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Egypt’s young Coptic Christians energized to fight for civil rights
Pope Francis criticized for defensive comments on abuse scandal
African church leaders resist gay rights, call it a colonial import
At 77, Pope Francis keeps a busy pace, and aides keep their fingers crossed
Italian publisher unveils magazine dedicated to Pope Francis
Questions and answers about Ash Wednesday
Black clergy seek to bridge ‘green’ gap
NJ archbishop’s pricey retirement home spurs giving backlash
Well-intentioned ‘Son of God’ doesn’t go too deep
Vatican theologians OK alleged miracle attributed to Pope Paul VI
Benedict rejects rumors on why he resigned as “simply absurd”
Survey: Americans turn sharply favorable on gay issues
Pope Francis blasts arms dealers, decries indifference to war
