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2 Popes Meet: Egyptian Copt and Pope Francis
(VATICAN CITY) -- Two popes are praying together at the Vatican, one Catholic and one Orthodox. The head of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Egypt, Pope Tawadros...
Frugal Pope Nixes Bonus for Vatican Employees
(VATICAN CITY) — The global economic crisis is hitting Vatican employees in their cassock pockets. The Vatican said Thursday that Pope Francis, known for his...
Pope Francis Supports Crackdown on US Nuns
(VATICAN CITY) — The Vatican says Pope Francis supports the Holy See's crackdown on the largest umbrella group of U.S. nuns, who were faulted for focusing too...
Pope Taps Cardinals to Advise on Governing, Reform
(VATICAN CITY) — Pope Francis marked his first month as pontiff on Saturday by naming eight cardinals from around the globe to a permanent advisory group to...
Pope Seeks Decisive Action Against Sex Abuse
(VATICAN CITY) — Pope Francis indicated Friday that he will seek to have the church act "with determination" against clergy sex abuse cases. The pope pushed for...
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President Obama Meets Pope Benedict XVI
The Pontiff welcomes the first family to Vatican City
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Pope Benedict XVI and the Swiss Guards
As Pope Benedict XVI steps down today he’ll also bid farewell to the Swiss Guards — an elite military unit that has guarded Vatican City for centuries and play a...
