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Think of Pope John Paul I’s life, not his death, supporters of his beatification say
By Claire Giangravé — September 2, 2022
(RNS) — Rumors surrounding Pope John Paul I’s sudden death have obscured the legacy of his life for too long, postulants for his sainthood said.
Pope Francis takes a break from the Vatican to visit local record store
By Claire Giangravé — January 12, 2022
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Add spotting the pope at a local record shop to the perks of living in Rome.
Vatican bows to pressure, releases retired pope’s letter
By Nicole Winfield — March 18, 2018
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The 'Lettergate' scandal has embarrassed the Vatican's communications operations and fueled the growing chasm between supporters of Francis' pastoral-focused papacy and conservatives who long for the doctrine-minded tenure of Benedict.
Vatican doctors photo of Benedict’s praise for Francis
By Nicole Winfield — March 15, 2018
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The letter was cited by Monsignor Dario Vigano, chief of communications, to rebut critics of Francis who question his theological and philosophical heft and say he represents a rupture from Benedict's doctrine-minded papacy.
COMMENTARY: John XXIII and John Paul II: Two Catholic saints for the Jews
By Noam E. Marans — April 24, 2014
(RNS) We must never forget the centuries of Christian enmity that preceded the Holocaust, but we must also be ready to praise those like John XXIII and John Paul II who modeled a new narrative of Christian-Jewish relations.
ANALYSIS: Papal election is anyone’s to win … or lose
By David Gibson — March 12, 2013
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Everyone gathered around the papal conclave had theories, many had favorites, and most declared it all so unpredictable that the winner – or even how long it would take to find him – was anybody’s guess.
Popes and conclaves: everything you need to know
By David Gibson — March 3, 2013
(RNS) What are the firsts and lasts, quirks and facts of papal history that you should know about? There are plenty, and Religion News Service has compiled a handy guide.
New book tries to dispel the “Black Legend” of the papacy’s most scandalous dynasty
By Alessandro Speciale — November 21, 2012
VATICAN CITY (RNS) With hundreds of movies and novels devoted to their crimes and intrigues, the Borgias are probably the most controversial family in the history of the papacy. But a new book, drawing on documents from the Vatican Secret Archive, tries to cast the Renaissance dynasty in a new light and dispel the "black legend" surrounding it. By Alessandro Speciale
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