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The unique history of the only person who can preach to the pope

One day last year I opened my email to find a curious message from Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa. The email began with a common assumption. Because my job title contains the phrase “Capuchin Fellow”, many people assume I must be a Capuchin friar myself. I am however simply an expert on…

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AP PHOTOS: Pope Francis' Asia trip marks 60 years of papal visits to the region

Pope Francis' visit to Southeast Asia, the longest trip in his papacy, is the latest in decades of regular papal visits to the Asia-Pacific region.

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Vatican excommunicates former US ambassador Vigano, declares him guilty of schism

The Vatican has excommunicated its former ambassador to the U.S., Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, after finding him guilty of schism

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The Vatican appoints Pope Benedict's longtime secretary as its envoy to the Baltic states

Pope Francis has appointed the longtime secretary of the late Pope Benedict XVI, who was sent back to his native Germany without a new assignment last year after a falling-out with the current pontiff, as the Vatican’s diplomatic representative to the Baltic states

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Pope Francis: 'Agent of Change' According to U.S. Latino Perspective in Pew Center Survey

Over three in four hold favorable views of the Argentine pontiff. A third of all U.S. Catholics are Latino

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Pope Francis Exposes Political Maneuvering In Papal Elections

Pope Francis discloses political tactics during papal elections, addresses issues with predecessor and aide in recent book-length interview.

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Before Dawn At The Vatican Museums, The Key Keeper Unlocks History

It's still dark outside when Gianni Crea pushes open the imposing entrance door to the Vatican Museums, a heavy ring of keys in his hand.

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Abdication in our age: a look at royals who have retired in recent years

Queen Margrethe II will become Denmark’s first monarch to abdicate in nearly 900 years when she hands over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik

The Independent UK

Queen Margrethe II is the first Danish monarch to abdicate in 900 years – but it is just a sign of the times

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark’s announcement of her abdication in her New Year’s Eve address, citing her age and health, was a significant shock to the Danes.

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Italian priest struck off for calling Francis an ‘anti-pope usurper’

Priest in Tuscany compares Francis unfavourably with Pope Benedict in New Year’s Eve address shared online

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Pope recalls Benedict XVI's love and wisdom on anniversary of death, as secretary reflects on legacy

Tributes are being paid on the first anniversary of the death of Pope Benedict XVI

The Independent UK

Vatican to publish never-before-seen homilies by Pope Benedict XVI during his 10-year retirement

The Vatican next year will publish a collection of never-before-seen homilies delivered by the late Pope Benedict XVI

The Independent UK

Pope Francis Accelerates Reform Amidst Health Challenges at 87

Join us on an enlightening journey as we delve into Pope Francis' 87th year. Explore his trials, triumphs and the meaningful impact of his reforms.

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Pope Francis' 87th birthday closes out a big year of efforts to reform the church, cement his legacy

Pope Francis is marking a birthday

International Business Times

Pope Says Has Chosen His Tomb -- In Rome, Not Vatican

Pope Francis has chosen to be buried not in St Peter's Basilica alongside his immediate predecessors but in a basilica in Rome, he revealed in an interview broadcast on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Vatican monastery that served as Pope Benedict XVI's retirement home gets new tenants

The converted monastery in the Vatican gardens that served as Pope Benedict XVI’s retirement home is getting some new tenants

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Pope removes Tyler’s Bishop Joseph Strickland after opposition to church reforms

Bishop Strickland, a Pope Benedict XVI appointee, has been a fiercely vocal critic of Pope Francis’ efforts to reform the Catholic Church.

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Pope Francis has appointed 21 new cardinals – an expert on medieval Christianity explains what it means for the future of the Catholic Church

On Sept. 30, 2023, Pope Francis swore in 21 clergymen as new members of the College of Cardinals. The College is an important part of the church’s governance structure – each new member takes a formal oath during a ritual ceremony in the presence of present members of the College.

The Independent UK

Pope Benedict's ex-secretary won't get a permanent job in his new German archdiocese

Church authorities say the longtime secretary to the late Pope Benedict XVI won’t be given a permanent job in the German archdiocese where he has settled, but will lead regular services at Freiburg’s cathedral and can take on “individual assignments” such as confirmations

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Rome's historic bakery to the popes closes

ROME - The Arrigoni bakery has made bread for the popes for almost a century, from rosetta rolls to wholewheat loaves -- but mass tourism has proved deadly and no prayers can save it now.

The Independent UK

Cross bequeathed by Pope Benedict XVI is stolen from church in his home region in Germany

Police say a cross bequeathed by the late Pope Benedict XVI to a parish in his home German region of Bavaria has been stolen from the church where it was exhibited

The Independent UK

Pope sends Benedict XVI's former aide back to Germany in latest sign of falling out

Pope Francis has fired the longtime aide to the late Pope Benedict XVI and ordered him to return to his native Germany

The Guardian - UK

Italy’s ‘new Michelangelo’ bringing sculpture into 21st century

Jago has earned widespread praise for his modern twists on classical art

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Catholic and Coptic popes meet in Rome when Francis I meets Tawadros II

There were once again two popes at the Vatican Wednesday, at least briefly, when Pope Francis welcomed Pope Tawadros II, head of the Coptic Orthodox Church, to his weekly audience.

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