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What is a conclave? 7 things to know.
What, exactly, is a conclave? And how does it work? Here are 7 key points to understanding how the Vatican prepares to elect a pope.
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Catholicism in Latin America: 5 key facts
Pope Benedict XVI began his second trip to Latin America on March 23, with stops in Mexico and Cuba. Here is a brief history of the Catholic church in the Americas.
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House votes to honor Birmingham bombing victims
On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted unanimously to award the Congressional Gold medal to the four girls killed in the bombing of a Birmingham, Alabama church in 1963. Their surviving family members expressed mixed feelings about the award.
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To Republicans, Margaret Thatcher was first conservative-as-insurgent
Margaret Thatcher, the former British prime minister, embodied much of what inspires US Republicans with her iron-willed stand on the effectiveness of conservative principles.
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Long Shot
In 'Long Shot,' 12-time all-star Mike Piazza recounts his unlikely path from suburban Philadelphia to the big leagues and even how it led to a trip to the Vatican.
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Pope Francis connects with crowd after first window appearance (+video)
The new leader for the world's Catholics gave a short speech in Italian from his window, a traditional Sunday duty of popes.
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How European Catholics see Pope Francis
The more devout and orthodox the believer, the more likely they are to welcome the pope, but even liberal Catholics are willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.
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Can Pope Francis' focus on poor attract 'indifferent Catholics' back to church?
While questions surround how Pope Francis dealt with Argentina's Dirty War, it is his involvement in the slums of Buenos Aires that is expected to guide his leadership of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics.
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Pope Francis signals core mission – returning Catholics to the church (+video)
In his first blessing from the Vatican balcony, Pope Francis spoke of the 'evangelization' of Rome, a clear sign he would carry on the 'New Evangelization' legacy of John Paul II and Benedict XVI.
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Election of Pope Francis fuels hopes for Catholic reform (+video)
The election of Francis is being interpreted as a victory for reform-minded cardinals, and may herald sweeping changes for the scandal-beset Catholic Church.
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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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First round of Vatican voting: Black smoke says no pope yet
The cardinals took their first vote today for a new pope, but black smoke billowing above the Vatican's Sistine Chapel signaled the cardinals have not yet reached a majority.
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Energy Voices Papal conclave: Will cardinals elect another 'green pope'?
Pope Benedict XVI espoused environmental justice and renewable energy in his nearly eight years as pontiff. Will the cardinals choose another 'green pope' to follow Pope Benedict XVI?
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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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For next pope, cardinals want youngish, polyglot MBA-type (+video)
Issues of governance at the Vatican are weighing on the men who will pick the next leader of the Catholic Church.
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Pope Benedict XVI worked 18-hour days doing what, exactly?
Pope Benedict XVI's replacement will follow in the grueling footsteps of the emeritus pontiff and his predecessor, Pope John Paul II. How do popes fill their long days?
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Pope may change rules to speed up next pope selection
Cardinals around the world have already begun informal consultations by phone and e-mail to construct a profile of the man they think would be best suited to lead the church.
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Pope, in parting message, warns of church divisions and infighting
If church face is 'disfigured,' honesty is needed Benedict XVI says while urging greater humility, unity.
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Pope Benedict XVI: A 'simple and humble worker' (+video)
Amidst a tearful crowd, Pope Benedict XVI led his final public mass on Wednesday at St. Peter's Basilica. He thanked those in the audience for their prayers. Breaking with tradition, he will retire this month to a life of prayer in a converted monastery. He will not play a role in the selection of his successor.
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Global News Blog Pope Benedict XVI and the road not taken (+video)
At one point, the young Joseph Ratzinger looked like a budding church reformer. By the time he abdicated as pope this week, he had become one of the stoutest defenders of Catholic tradition.
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What is a conclave? 7 things to know.
What, exactly, is a conclave? And how does it work? Here are 7 key points to understanding how the Vatican prepares to elect a pope.
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Global News Blog Pope Benedict's legacy: More influential than Pope John Paul II?
Pope Benedict's legacy may be a willingness to let liberal Catholics leave in favor of a more orthodox church in the US and Europe.
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Pope Benedict XVI retires: Will the next pope come from the 'global south?'
Latin America is home to 40 percent of the world’s 1 billion Roman Catholics, but there has never been a non-European pope in the modern era.
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Pope Benedict XVI announces he's stepping down (+video)
The Pontiff said he's physically unable to carry out duties as head of the Roman Catholic church and will resign by the end of February.
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Pope pardons Vatican butler
Paolo Gabriele, the pope's former major-domo, was convicted of leaking confidential documents. The Pope pardoned him after a meeting at the Vatican jail.
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Pope appeals for peace upon arrival in Lebanon (+video)
Considering the crisis in Syria and recent diplomatic violence in the Middle East, Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Lebanon Friday trying to calm nerves.
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Global News Blog Got an appointment with Vladimir Putin? Better bring a book.
It doesn't matter if you're a business leader, a prime minister, royalty, or even the pope: Russian President Vladimir Putin keeps everyone waiting, sometimes for hours.
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