Even after his retirement a decade ago, the former pope remained the unofficial figurehead of the conservative wing of the American church.
Tag: Roman Catholic Church
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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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Pope Francis Asks for Prayers for ‘Very Ill’ Benedict
Francis called on the faithful to offer up support for his 95-year-old predecessor as the Vatican said that the retired pope’s health had deteriorated in recent hours.
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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.