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The outrageous heretical legend of Pope Joan, history’s only female pope
When it comes to popes, the current split between men and women is 266 to zero. But, as Jonny Wilkes explores, that hasn’t ...
Catholic cardinals play a key role in secular politics as well as the Catholic Church–and the importance of Pope Francis’ choice to head the church in DC
Pope Francis recently appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a harsh critic of President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policy, ...
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The Church's role in medieval life in England
The Pope was the head of the Catholic Church and lived in Rome. He set out rules and guidelines that would be put into action by church leaders and personnel across Europe. An example of such a ...
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Pope Francis, in Corsica, warns against religion that stokes divisions
"The Church's pastors (are ... five years after a devastating fire nearly destroyed the medieval building. The pope decided not to go, and the two instead met briefly at Ajaccio airport on ...