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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

He'll be happy here': papal retreat forsaken by Francis excited to welcome Pope Leo

Residents of Castel Gandolfo were taken aback when Pope Francis chose not to spend his summer holidays there, leading to feelings of rejection and loss of belonging.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Robert Francis Prevost: the moderate, good humoured first American pope

Prevost's election represents a significant shift for the Roman Catholic Church, as he is the first US-born pope, challenging longstanding traditions within the Vatican.
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fromThe Conversation
4 months ago

Butchers, bakers, candlestick-makers and prostitutes: The women working behind the scenes in papal Avignon

Medieval women played crucial yet often overlooked roles within the church, despite societal restrictions and norms.
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