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Politics & SocietyVatican Dispatch
Following controversy, Vatican publishes full text of Benedict XVI’s letter
Gerard O’Connell
The Vatican has released the complete letter by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI about Pope Francis after facing criticism for manipulating a photograph of it.
Politics & SocietyVatican Dispatch
Vatican finds Archbishop Apuron, accused of abuse of minors, guilty
Gerard O’Connell
The archbishop of Guam, Anthony Sablan Apuron O.F.M. Cap., is found guilty of some of the accusations against him, including the sexual abuse of minors.
Pope Francis greets a baby during an audience with Italian nurses in Paul VI hall at the Vatican March 3. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
FaithVatican Dispatch
Have Pope Francis’ first five years been a success?
Gerard O’Connell
Francis has been first and foremost “a missionary pope,” who is determined to transform the church into “a missionary church.”
Pope Francis greets Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI during a visit with new cardinals at the retired pope’s residence, Nov. 19, 2016 (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano, handout).
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Benedict XVI defends Pope Francis on fifth anniversary of his election
Gerard O’Connell
Benedict affirmed that “there is an internal continuity between the two pontificates.”
Pope Francis walks next to Indian Cardinal Oswald Gracias as he leaves the morning session of the extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the family at the Vatican, Oct. 9, 2014 (CNS photo/Paul Haring).
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Pope Francis has ‘high rating’ in Asia, may travel to India in 2018
Gerard O’Connell
Cardinal Gracias, one of the pope’s top advisers, spoke about Francis on the eve of the fifth anniversary of his election.
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Pope Francis opens the door for canonization of Óscar Romero and Paul VI
Gerard O’Connell
Blessed Paul VI and Archbishop Óscar Romero will soon be declared saints.
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