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The Dinner That Helped Save Europe

admin28 April 2025

In 1979, during John Paul II’s first visit to the United States as pope, he met with President Jimmy Carter at the White House. Shortly after that, he invited Zbigniew Brzezinski, Carter’s national security adviser, to dinner at the Vatican Embassy ...

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How Francis Wooed Donors

admin27 April 2025

Efforts to fix the Vatican’s broken finances helped restore confidence among big givers. But the work isn’t finished.

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‘He Was Like Family’: Faithful Descend on St. Peter’s Square for Pope’s Funeral

admin27 April 2025

Cardinals, royals and heads of state attended. But many mourners, some of whom slept on the streets overnight, said they came for a pope who had cared for the poor and marginalized.

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Decoding the Vatican: Key Terms in the Papal Transition

admin27 April 2025

From “camerlengo” to white smoke, here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.

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How Francis Wooed Donors

admin27 April 2025

Efforts to fix the Vatican’s broken finances helped restore confidence among big givers. But the work isn’t finished.

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Will Pope Francis Be Made a Saint?

admin27 April 2025

Two of the five popes before Francis have become saints, but merely serving as pontiff is no longer a guarantee of canonization.

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My Selfie With Francis: The Digital Legacy of an Approachable Pope

admin27 April 2025

Many of the Catholics he counseled were much younger, but he made a habit of trying to meet them where they were.

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Israeli Prime Minister Offers Condolences Three Days After Pope’s Death

admin26 April 2025

The delay in issuing a statement reflected apparent tensions between Israel and Francis, who criticized Israel’s conduct in the war in Gaza.

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Prelude to a Funeral

admin25 April 2025

In One Image Prelude to a Funeral By Tomás Munita and Peter Robins The rituals of the Vatican can seem timeless, impervious to change. But look closer. The Swiss Guards accompanying Pope Francis on his final journey still wear the colors of the ...

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After Pope Francis: A Round Table With David French

admin25 April 2025

Three religious thinkers on the state of Catholicism.

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