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Global News Blog Pope Francis: A prelate who has preached against 'huge inequities'
The first pope from Latin America has highlighted in recent years the region's yawning gap between rich and poor.
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Global News Blog Why Pope Francis is something of a surprise
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina - now Pope Francis - was not widely considered the top candidate heading into this week's conclave.
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Habemus Papam? No. In the meantime, more papal speculation
Cardinals in Rome remain locked in deliberations to determine the next leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics.
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Who's on the short list to be the new pope?
As the cardinals seal themselves away in St. Peter's Basilica to begin their deliberations over the next leader of the Catholic Church, a handful of frontrunners have emerged.
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What are the chances of an American pope? This time, not zero (+video)
Until recently, American candidates faced unease about US hegemony. With the end of the cold war and decline in American power, a couple of US cardinals are getting serious attention.
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Thanksgiving 2010: In these hard times, are Americans thankful?
Thanksgiving 2010 finds Americans politically divided and struggling financially. But poll data suggest that Americans are fiercely resilient, a quality that is strengthened by feeling gratitude.
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Pope Benedict trip: Why move John Henry Newman toward sainthood?
Pope Benedict XVI plans on Sunday during his state visit to Britain to beatify Cardinal John Henry Newman, who converted to Catholicism from Anglicanism.
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Indian priest sex abuse case continues to test Pope Benedict
Today's revelation that a Minnesota priest charged in a 2007 sex abuse case involving a teenage girl still practices in India continues to put a spotlight on the Vatican and Pope Benedict.
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Catholic sex abuse scandals: Three key cases facing Pope Benedict
The latest Catholic sex abuse scandals are confronting Pope Benedict with what one Catholic newspaper calls the "largest institutional crisis in centuries." In Germany, the church announced a hotline for victims of abuse. A summary of key cases that happened on Benedict's watch.
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Vatican welcome to Anglicans boldest move since Reformation
The Vatican on Tuesday opened the way for Anglican communities to switch allegiance en masse. Hundreds of thousands of Anglicans angry over the church's liberal stance on women and gays may convert.
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Pope embarks on Mideast fence-mending trip
His pilgrimage this week is also a chance to reassure Jews and Muslims about Vatican views.
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Can antiabortion Catholics support Obama? Some do.
Several conservative bishops counter that candidates’ stands on abortion should be the litmus test.
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Pope begins a 'teaching' trip to U.S.
Preaching universal values at the UN, Benedict will urge followers to strengthen their Catholic identity.
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