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New Pope, but No Nicer to Nuns
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Pope Francis maintains the status quo against ‘radical feminist’ American nuns.
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What’s in a Name?
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The new pope’s choice of ‘Francis’ hints at the direction of his reign.
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The Pope’s Penance
Long before the media pounced, Francis seems to have wrestled with his lapse of courage, says Michael Daly. MORE
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The Week in Photos
From nuns awaiting Pope Francis to Harry Styles immortalized in wax, see the week’s most striking images. MORE
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Bergoglio’s Dirty War Dealings
There’s evidence that the new pope knew of the Argentine dictatorship’s role in disappearing citizens and children, despite later denials, says Horacio... MORE
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Francis Embarks on First Day
As leader of what many fear is an unfixable church. MORE
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Twitter Loves Pope Jokes
'I ate so much damn Argentinian food, I need to take a pope.... MORE
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Your Guide to Pope-Picking
Want to be first to know when we have a new pope? Nina Strochlic on all the online tools to get you there. MORE
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How to Stop Paedophile Priests
The next pope bears the responsibility of preventing sexual abuse in the church. Geoffrey Robertson on the one reform needed to protect vulnerable children. MORE
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The Case for Padre Sean
With a history of tirelessly helping the poor, Cardinal Sean O’Malley has shown just the kind of qualities the world needs in a new pope, argues Christopher... MORE
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Childhoods, Robbed by the Church
Survivors of clergy sex abuse share their stories in a remarkable project. MORE
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Catholic Church Has No Pope
Cardinals convene in Vatican City to determine next leader. MORE
