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After rebuke by archbishop, Cardinal Mahony takes higher profile
When Archbishop Jose Gomez stripped his predecessor, Cardinal Roger Mahony, of public duties for mishandling clergy sex abuse cases, a church spokesman said the retired prelate's life would remain largely the same with one exception: confirmations. No...
Tags: Christianity, Roman Catholicism, Social Media, Papal Conclave (2013), Religion and Belief
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Former Pope Benedict XVI moves back into Vatican
ROME -- The Vatican became the home of two living popes Thursday when former pontiff Benedict XVI took up residence in a house in the city-state’s garden. The unprecedented cohabitation with his successor, Pope Francis, began when Benedict arrived...
Tags: International Workers' Day, Francis I, Vatican City
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New pope, new questions
When in Rome, the excitement swirling around the election of Pope Francis was contagious, even for those who weren't church-going Roman Catholics. My job was to convey that Eternal City-wide fervor to folks back home through stories, videos, live Webcasts...
Tags: Rome (Italy), Religion and Belief, Francis I, Skype, Vatican City
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Torn between two popes?
Contributing WriterSome predicted the meeting between newly-elected Pope Francis I and his predecessor, Benedict XVI, would be awkward. After all, the Roman Catholic Church hasn’t had a pope resign in 600 years. What would the two men say to each other? Would Benedict...Tags: Christianity, Roman Catholicism, Religion and Belief, The Pope, Francis I
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Stations of the 'L': Catholic Chicagoan crisscrosses city on trains and reflects on Christ's journey to the cross
There's nothing extraordinary about Aidan Gillespie's daily commute on the No. 50 bus down Damen Avenue. Perhaps that's why the Roman Catholic schoolteacher chose the train Tuesday for a more spiritual journey. Setting out before dawn, Gillespie, 25,...
Tags: Lent, Christianity, Roman Catholicism, Pilsen, Jerusalem (Israel)
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Pope Francis reaffirms crackdown on U.S. nuns
ROME -- Pope Francis has backed the Vatican’s doctrinal crackdown on a major group of American nuns, reasserting the Roman Catholic Church's conservative approach to various social issues in a move that could cool the warm reception he has...
Tags: Roman Catholicism, Christianity, Leadership Conference of Women Religious, Same-Sex Marriage, Religion and Belief
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Pope Francis appoints panel to study overhaul of the Vatican
ROME -- Pope Francis launched a long-awaited cleanup of the Vatican by announcing a task force Saturday made up of eight high-ranking cardinals, including one American, who will determine how best to reform the much-criticized Curia, or Vatican...
Tags: Roman Catholicism, Christianity, Sean Patrick O'Malley, Papal Conclave (2013), Religion and Belief
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Chicagoans studying at Rome seminary inspired to bring history home
— Chris Kerzich of Bedford Park had moved to Washington to enter politics when former Pope Benedict XVI came to the nation's capital and inspired him to pursue public service of a different kind. The Rev. James Wallace of Winnetka heard the call...
Tags: Christianity, Roman Catholicism, Seminaries, The Pope, Elections
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Pope Francis: Confounding the pundits as an agent of change
Many American Roman Catholics would like to see their church change. In mid-March, the Pew Research Center delivered this poll: 76% of U.S. Catholics countenance birth control; 59% want women as priests; 64% think priests should be allowed to marry. We'...
Tags: Defense of Marriage Act, Roman Catholicism, Christianity, Health Treatments, Same-Sex Marriage
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Bold Papal Gestures, Past & Future
Orlando Opinionators - Orlando SentinelBenedict XVI begins to consider his legacy as pope while the cardinals prepare for their conclave in which the next pope will be chosen. As the conclave considers its future leader the question remains: will they choose a pope from the Southern Hemisphere... -
Cardinal George: Is there now such a sea change in Western culture that people can't believe?
Cardinal Francis George of Chicago had gone through a long 16-hour day of meetings and travel, a day that began at 5 a.m., and it was just about 9 at night. He was tired, with one more meeting to go. But as he walked into the room for our interview late...
Tags: Roman Catholicism, Christianity, Travel, The Pope, Francis I
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