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Who are the contenders to be pope? They include a theologian, a diplomat and a simple street priest
Known by his peers as a serious theologian, scholar and educator, Erdő, 72, is a leading contender among conservatives. He ...
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Cardinal-centered video game bared before conclave
As cardinals prepare to elect a new pope, thousands are doing so already in a new video game that allows users to pick their ...
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Can we really be ambassadors of Christ?
AS the Roman Catholic Church prepares for the historic election of a new pope following the passing of Pope Francis, the eyes ...
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Our Church may now undergo 'the ultimate trial'
ASKED what kind of pope the College of Cardinals would elect in its conclave starting May 7, popular American Catholic ...
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Cardinal Tagle, the 'Asian Francis,' is papal contender
ASIA'S front-runner for the papacy, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines, is a charismatic moderate often dubbed ...
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A Muslim tribute to Pope Francis
It is timely to talk of Pope Francis in a time of political division in our country. A television host I talked to reminded ...