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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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Six reasons this UN General Assembly is must-see TV
World leaders descend on New York for the annual United Nations gathering, starting Sept. 25. If the recent past is any guide, it can be a memorable, even explosive, occasion. Here are six moments to watch for, to brace for, this time.
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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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Rick Santorum: top 5 unorthodox views
Rick Santorum must try to prevent Mitt Romney from securing a majority of delegates before the Republican convention in August, and then have a contested convention. In many cases, his positions mirror Mr. Romney’s, but here are five of Mr. Santorum’s most unorthodox views.
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Vatican Secret Archives: 6 of the most intriguing documents in church history
One hundred documents held in the Vatican’s Secret Archives are now on display in Rome for the first time. Read our list here of six standouts.
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Vatican trial: The butler did it, but did the IT guy help?
Claudio Sciarpelletti, an IT technician, is expected to come off with a light sentence. Many Vatican watchers say both men could be pawns in a palace power struggle.
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French lessons in France: 35 hour school week for kids?
School schedules for French children could soon be undergoing dramatic change as President Francois Hollande, as a candidate, promised to change things by adding a fifth day of classes on Wednesday while shortening the school day. Education minister Vincent Peillon will decide this month how to carry out the reform.
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School schedule: Reforming traditions in France
School schedules for French children could soon be undergoing dramatic change as President Francois Hollande, who is running for office again, promises to change things by adding a fifth day of classes on Wednesday while shortening the school day. Education minister Vincent Peillon will decide this month how to carry out the reform.
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Trial of pope's butler: Journalists admitted, but secret evidence not
Paolo Gabriele, the once-trusted valet who used to dress the 85-year-old German pontiff, is charged under Vatican law with the 'aggravated theft' of confidential papers.
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Six reasons this UN General Assembly is must-see TV
World leaders descend on New York for the annual United Nations gathering, starting Sept. 25. If the recent past is any guide, it can be a memorable, even explosive, occasion. Here are six moments to watch for, to brace for, this time.
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Uruguay takes 'war on drugs' in new direction: The state as dealer
The South American country is proposing a state monopoly over marijuana in part to curtail drug-related violence. But it's getting pushback – even from those in favor of legalization.
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Jesus had a wife? Bible scholars question Harvard finding (+video)
Karen King, a Harvard Divinity School professor, says that in the papyrus text Jesus refers to "my wife," whom he identifies as Mary. King said that in the dialogue the disciples discuss whether Mary is worthy and Jesus says "she can be my disciple."
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Pope Benedict, on tour in the Middle East, calls again for peace
At an open-air Mass in Beirut on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of the horrors and deaths resulting from conflicts in the region, and appealed to Christians living in the Middle East to be 'peacemakers.'
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In violence over anti-Muslim video, a new world disorder
Welcome to our new world, where no one is in control – neither the West of its social media nor Arab rulers of their liberated subjects. This is a combustible mix that goes beyond the recent anti-Muslim video to the overall message of Western-shaped globalization.
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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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Chapter & Verse Castro and Chavez working on a book?
A pro-government Cuban blogger claims that former leader Fidel Castro is now collaborating on a book with Hugo Chavez.
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Pope's butler faces trial for leaking documents
Pope Benedict's former butler will be tried on an aggravated theft charge over leaking documents claiming corruption in the Vatican. There is also a computer expert charged with involvement in the case.
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Madonna, in Moscow, wades into Pussy Riot trial controversy
The Russian Orthodox church, responding angrily to Madonna's sympathy for the embattled Pussy Riot punk rock group, charged that 'this little singer is openly mocking our laws.'
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Defenders of Chick-fil-A fight back, from both right and left (+video)
Mayors of 'blue' cities come under attack – from a broad coalition – for saying they don't want Chick-fil-A outlets in their cities because the company's president opposes gay marriage.
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Obamacare: US judge lets Catholic-owned firm cut contraception from coverage
A federal judge issued an injunction after Catholic owners of a private company in Colorado argued that Obama's health-care reform violates their rights under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and the First Amendment’s protection of religious freedom.
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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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Jerry Sandusky scandal could cost Penn State more than $100 million
Penn State’s legal problems from the Jerry Sandusky scandal could include more criminal cases as well as civil suits by the victims, targeting the university’s $1.8 billion endowment.
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Could attacks on Kenyan churches spark violent Christian backlash?
July 1 attacks on Kenyan churches close to Somalia killed 17. Kenya has seen a steady increase in terror attacks attributed to Somali Islamist militants, and some worry that Christians may retaliate against Muslims.
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Latin America Monitor Paraguay impeaches President Fernando Lugo: reactions at home and abroad
Venezuela says it will cut off oil supplies. Others aren't being so hard line, writes guest blogger James Bosworth.
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Does Paraguay risk pariah status with president's ouster?
Ousted president Fernando Lugo denounced his removal as a 'parliamentary coup,' and hinted that domestic and international pressure could reverse his impeachment.
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Rio+20 earth summit: Why Hillary Clinton won applause for statement on women
The UN's Rio+20 earth summit set only modest goals, but sparked controversy over the Vatican's successful effort to remove reference to 'reproductive rights' from the final document. Hillary Clinton vowed the US would ensure 'those rights are respected.'
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Will black voters grouse over Obama move to aid young illegal immigrants?
Obama's move to give work permits to certain illegal immigrants may not sit well with job-hungry African-Americans. Some analysts say it could hurt him among his most faithful constituency: black voters. Others say no way.
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Chapter & Verse In Venice, dirty business for a thoughtful cop
Mystery author Donna Leon talks about her new novel "Beastly Things" and its environmental themes.
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The Monitor's View: Diamond jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
As Britain celebrates the diamond jubilee of Queen Elizabeth's 1952 ascension to the throne, it can also assess her legacy in balancing the monarch's duty as 'supreme governor' of the Church of England with being head of state.
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How Peter Carl Fabergé turned Easter eggs into precious art (+video)
Peter Carl Fabergé, the subject of Wednesday's Google doodle, created elaborate and opulent Fabergé eggs. These jeweled works of art have become so famous that it's easy to forget that they started out as Easter eggs.
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