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As he assumes command of the Vatican ship of state and its complement of 1.2 billion Catholics worldwide, Pope Francis I faces navigating between the Scylla of priestly scandal and the Charybdis of declining Church membership.
The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI: Bellwether of the breakdown of religious authority and religious abuse.
A biography of Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, Pope John XXIII, credited with helping modernize the Catholic Church, even though he only served from 1958 to 1963.
The Pope's personal assistant, his butler, is facing trial for releasing documents critical of Catholic hierarchy.
Israeli agent Gabriel Allon finds himself in a battle of wits against dangerous men which takes him on a hunt across Europe.
Vatican condemns sex book by uppity nun Sister Margaret Farley
In today’s lingo, inquisitions are probably the purest form of “hate crimes.” Discover their appeal in
An ancient artifact holds the key to the saving the world's food supply from a plague of spores.
Opposition to Obama's controversial invitation to speak at Notre Dame's Commencement, is divided — especially among Catholics.
When red hatted guests claim to own your land, they should not be given the "red carpet" - they should get a criminal warrant.