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What Is a Synod in the Catholic Church? And Why Does This One Matter?
A seemingly obscure meeting could be the culmination of Francis’ papacy and lay the groundwork for lasting change on issues…
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Vatican Assembly Puts the Church’s Most Sensitive Issues on the Table
Pope Francis’ calls for open-minded discussion will be tested this week as bishops meet with lay people, including women, to…
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In a Visit to a Tiny Flock in Mongolia, Pope Has an Eye on Russia and China
The pontiff arrived Friday on a trip that the Vatican said was meant to encourage the fewer than 1,500 Catholics…
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Newyork
From School Bells to Wedding Bells
Picking a wedding venue can be a daunting process. But for some couples who met as college students, marrying at…
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World
America Is Losing Religious Faith
While much of the rest of the industrialized world has become more secular over the last half-century, the United States…
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World
Once a Force in Harlem, the Oldest Black Church in New York Hangs On
Mother A.M.E. Zion Church recently received a $200,000 grant for preservation, but attendance has dwindled to a few dozen congregants…
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Pastor or Traitor? Ukrainians Shun a Church Seen as a Kremlin Tool
The village parishioners’ decision to oust their priest reflects a broader push within Ukraine to reduce the influence of an…
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World
O’Connor Was a Lonely Voice for Change — Until Ireland Changed With Her
Sinead O’Connor shocked her strongly Catholic country when she tore up the pope’s picture. But the Church’s sexual abuse scandals…
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When Signs of Trouble Appear, Mayor Adams Turns to His Religious Base
Mr. Adams has leaned heavily on the religious segment of his multiethnic, outer Manhattan base for support.
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What Is the Synod of Bishops?
The assembly includes bishops from all over the world and takes years to prepare for. For the first time, an…