Benedict stunned the Roman Catholic world by becoming the first pope in nearly 600 years to resign. Now his death leaves a living pope presiding over the funeral of his predecessor.
Tag: Priests
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Clergymen or Spies? Churches Become Tools of War in Ukraine
Ukrainian officials are cracking down on a branch of the Russian Orthodox Church that they describe as a subversive force doing the Kremlin’s bidding.
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Benedict XVI, First Modern Pope to Resign, Dies at 95
He defined a conservative course for the Roman Catholic Church, but his papacy was noted for his struggle with the clergy sexual abuse scandal and for his unexpected resignation.
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One Final Twist in the Rev. Louis Gigante’s Colorful Life: A Son
Father Gigante, a towering figure in the Bronx, left a $7 million fortune entirely to the son he had while he was a priest.
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Vatican Removes Anti-Abortion Activist From the Priesthood
Frank Pavone’s work has led to clashes over the years with some Catholic leaders.