Perched on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, three birds were the among the first to glimpse the white smoke signaling a new pope.
Category: Roman Catholic Church
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How Pope Francis Wooed Donors
Efforts to fix the Vatican’s broken finances helped restore confidence among big givers. But the work isn’t finished.
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‘Conclave’ Streaming Numbers Jump After Pope Francis’s Death
Experts said that the 2024 film accurately portrayed the papal selection process.
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Pope Francis, in Street Clothes, Makes Surprise Visit in St. Peter’s Basilica
Appearing publicly in street clothes for the first time as pontiff, Pope Francis went into St. Peter’s Basilica to pray and greet the faithful.
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A Youth Leader From Chile Fights Discrimination Across the Globe
Isidora Uribe Silva tried as a teen to promote inclusive spaces for girls, women and disabled people in Chile. She has taken her mission to the U.N. and beyond.
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How the New Orleans Saints Helped the Catholic Church Handle a Sex-Abuse Scandal
A trove of emails shows the team’s leadership using their influence in New Orleans to aid the archdiocese, including writing talking points for media interviews.
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Vatican Warns About the Risks of Artificial Intelligence
A new document examines the opportunities and risks of A.I. and calls for “moral and ethical considerations” to be enshrined in all of its applications.
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5 Lesser-Known Churches in Rome to Visit During the Jubilee Year
During the upcoming Jubilee year, millions of Christian pilgrims will flock to the Eternal City’s innumerable holy places. Here are five gorgeous churches that may offer a less-crowded experience.
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘Our Unspoken Sibling Sign’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
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The Costume Designer for ‘Conclave’ on Dressing a Pope
In the film “Conclave,” the costume designer Lisy Christl clothed an army of catty cardinals, from their miters down to their quirky glasses.
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‘Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara’ Review: Church vs. State
This film, based on a true story about the kidnapping of a Jewish child in 19th-century Italy, underscores the devastating consequences of family separation.