One C9 cardinal told me recently, “Pope Francis truly believes in a collegial style of government; we see this clearly in our meetings.”
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This priest’s story of persecution brought Pope Francis to tears. Now he’s making him a cardinal.
Cardinal-designate Ernest Simoni will be one of 17 prelates elevated to cardinal in a consistory on Nov. 19 at the Vatican.
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Pope Francis looks past Europe with cardinal picks
The church in the rest of the world, particularly in the southern hemisphere, will have greater representation in the next conclave.
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L.G.B.T. Catholics Should Be ‘Accompanied,’ Pope Francis Urges
Flying back to Rome on Oct. 2 after a visit to Georgia and Azerbaijan, the pope was asked how, given his criticism on Oct. 1 of “gender theory” and of what he calls “ideological colonization,” he would provide pastoral care to a person who felt his or her sexuality did not co
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What happens at a General Congregation? A Jesuit explains.
I recall the deep sense of fellowship in mission that the congregation engendered.
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Retired Pope Benedict XVI finds greater challenges in Gospels as he ages
With age comes finding greater challenges in the Gospels, Pope Benedict XVI says.
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When Mother Teresa became a saint
“Mother Teresa, in all aspects of her life, was a generous dispenser of divine mercy.”
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No, there’s no rift between Pope Francis and Pope Benedict
Benedict XVI: “Obedience to my successor has always been unquestionable.”
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Pope Benedict: Pope Francis is better at reforming the Curia
“Practical governance was not my forte and this certainly was a weakness.”
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New book from Pope Benedict addresses resignation and ‘gay lobby’ in the Vatican
The retired pope has given another interview to the journalist and author Peter Seewald.