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He Called the Pope a ‘Filthy Leftist.’ Now He Wants to Be President.
Javier Milei is leading the race to be Argentina’s next president. But he is dogged by his past broadsides against…
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Opinion
How the Extraordinary Became Normal in Catholicism
The Francis era in Roman Catholicism is a good example of how the abnormal and even extraordinary can come to…
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‘In Viaggio: The Travels of Pope Francis’ Review: Serene Demeanor, Bracing Message
The Pontiff travels well. Gianfranco Rosi’s new documentary chronicles his visits to Catholic communities the world over, and he never…
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10 Years On, Pope Francis Faces Challenges From the Right and the Left
In an ideologically divided Roman Catholic Church, the right has accused him of going too far and the left of not…
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Some find fault with Francis’ homily for Benedict.
VATICAN CITY — The unusual nature of Thursday’s funeral for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, presided over by his successor, Pope…
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Faithful Gather in the Vatican to View Pope Benedict’s Body
Tens of thousands came to see the pope emeritus, who died on Saturday at age 95, as he lay in…
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Benedict Leaves Behind a Conflicted Legacy on Clerical Sexual Abuse
Joseph Ratzinger was accused of mishandling cases when he was bishop of Munich, but as pope he was credited with…
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Opinion
The First Afterlife of Pope Benedict XVI
The first pope to resign was Celestine V, born Pietro Da Morrone, who was living the life of a pious…
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Biden and Pelosi pay homage to Pope Benedict XVI.
CHRISTIANSTED, V.I. — President Biden praised former Pope Benedict XVI for his “generosity” on Saturday, joining other American Catholics in…
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With Benedict’s Death, an Unprecedented Moment for the Modern Church
Benedict stunned the Roman Catholic world by becoming the first pope in nearly 600 years to resign. Now his death…