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Martin Luther delivered his last sermon in this 16th century pulpit that is on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Luther changed the experience by having the priest stand in a visible place.

How Technology Helped Martin Luther Change Christianity

Nov 20, 2016
As the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's 95 Theses approaches, an exhibit shows how Luther's treatise against the Catholic Church spread, before the advent of modern communications.
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Pope Francis speaks to Lutheran pilgrims at the Vatican on Oct. 13. The pope is traveling to Lund, Sweden — where the Lutheran World Federation was founded 70 years ago — on Monday to take part in the year-long commemoration of the Protestant Reforma

Pope Francis Reaches Out To Honor The Man Who Splintered Christianity

Oct 28, 2016
Martin Luther created one of Christianity's greatest rifts when he denounced the Catholic Church in 1517. But Pope Francis is taking part in the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.
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The columbarium where cremated remains are kept at Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris.

Vatican: Don't Scatter Cremation Ashes, And Don't Keep Them At Home

Oct 25, 2016
New guidelines from the Roman Catholic Church note that the practice of cremation is increasing and recommend that ashes be buried in "cemeteries and other sacred places."
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Tim Kaine's Pastor Describes The Veep Pick's Life As A Devout Catholic

Jul 22, 2016
Tim Kaine has worn many hats in Virginia politics: Richmond mayor, governor, senator. He's also a recognizable face at a majority-black Catholic church in Richmond — and has been for 30 years.
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Pope Francis talks to journalists on his flight back to Rome on Sunday, following a visit to Armenia.

Pope Francis: Church Should Apologize To Gays And Other Marginalized Groups

Jun 26, 2016
Aboard a flight from Armenia, the pontiff said the Church owes an apology not only to gay people, but also to other marginalized groups. "We Christians must say we are sorry," he said.
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Pope Francis celebrates a Jubilee Mass for priests in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Friday.

Seizing On Pope's Remarks, Women Meet In Rome To Discuss Female Priesthood

Jun 04, 2016
Pope Francis broke a Catholic Church taboo last month when he said he would create a commission to study whether women can serve as deacons — as they did in early Christianity.
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President Enrique Peña Nieto said he wants to legalize same-sex marriage in Mexico.

Mexico's President Calls For Enshrining Same-Sex Marriage In The Constitution

May 18, 2016
The move has drawn criticism from Mexico's Catholic Church. But the church's opposition may not be much of an obstacle for Enrique Peña Nieto as he seeks the votes needed to amend the constitution.
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Pope Francis Says He's Open To Studying Whether Women Can Be Deacons

May 12, 2016
The pontiff says he is willing to create a commission on the issue. It could signal a turning point for the Roman Catholic Church, which does not allow women to serve in ordained ministry.
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Italy Becomes Last Western European Nation To Legalize Same-Sex Civil Unions

May 12, 2016
The country's Parliament passed the bill despite opposition from the Catholic Church and conservative politicians. Rights advocates hailed the vote, but many hoped the legislation would go further.
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Copies of the post-synodal apostolic exhortation "Amoris Laetitia" (The Joy of Love) are on display at a press conference at the Vatican on Friday. In it, Pope Francis writes that individual conscience should be the guiding principle for Catholics negoti

On Divorce And Remarriage, Pope Calls For More Grace, Less Dogma

Apr 08, 2016
On Friday, Pope Francis announced that the Catholic Church should work with couples to determine the best choices for them. He spoke of prioritizing individual conscience on contraception, too.
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‘Recycled priest’ finds love of history in new parish

Mar 31, 2016

Stopping in at "the No. 1 attraction in Virginia City — St. Mary's in the Mountains Catholic Church

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Giles A. Schinelli, Robert J. D'Aversa and Anthony M. Criscitelli were charged with conspiracy and child endangerment for allowing a friar who was a known sexual predator to continue working with children.

Franciscan Leaders Charged With Protecting Friar They Knew Had Molested Children

Mar 15, 2016
Three retired leaders of the Franciscan religious order have been charged with with conspiracy and child endangerment for allowing a friar who was a known sexual predator to work in schools.
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Pope Francis will meet Patriarch Kirill in Cuba, in a historic step to heal the 1,000-year schism that has divided the Roman Catholic and Russian Orthodox churches.

Will Cuba Meeting Of Pope And Patriarch Help Heal A 1,000-Year Rift?

Feb 12, 2016
The split dates from when Christianity first spread through the Roman Empire. Friday's meeting between Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill is the culmination of longstanding efforts to promote dialogue.
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Vincent Nichols, the head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales (left) and Richard Chartres, the Anglican Bishop of London, (right) take Vespers at Hampton Court Palace in southwest London on Tuesday.

After More Than 450 Years, Catholicism Returns To King Henry VIII's Palace

Feb 10, 2016
Vespers were held in the royal chapel of Hampton Court Palace, one of Henry VIII's residences, on Tuesday. Henry, of course, famously broke with the Catholic Church in the 16th century.
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Pope Francis, seen here listening to music in St. Peter's Square Wednesday, has said "a rich complementarity" exists between Jews and Catholics.

Catholics Should Not Try To Convert Jews, Vatican Commission Says

Dec 10, 2015
Jews don't need to be converted to find salvation, according to a major new document that highlights Catholics' historic ties with Judaism.
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Pope Francis pushes open the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica, formally launching the Holy Year of Mercy, at the Vatican on Dec. 8.

Pope Francis Kicks Off Yearlong Jubilee Of Mercy

Dec 08, 2015
This is only the 30th jubilee since the Catholic Church began the celebration in the year 1300.
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People gather on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for the papal Mass on the final day events with Pope Francis in Philadelphia, on Sunday. After six days in the U.S., Francis returns to Rome Sunday evening.

Pope Francis Says Goodbye, As U.S. Trip Concludes In Philadelphia

Sep 27, 2015

The pontiff's six-day visit to the U.S. came to an end at Philadelphia International Airport, where he met Vice President Biden and delivered a brief farewell to the American cities that hosted him.

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Pope Francis speaks at the Festival of Families in Philadelphia, on Saturday. On Sunday, the pontiff wraps up his six-day visit to the U.S. by celebrating a huge Mass in the city.

Pope: 'God Weeps' For Victims Of Sex Abuse

Sep 27, 2015

Francis also told bishops at a morning meeting that he believed the decision to legalize gay marriage in the U.S. was "a tragic error."

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What Does The Pope's Visit And Speech To Congress Mean For Nevada?

Sep 24, 2015

Pope Francis’ historic visit to the United States and Thursday’s address to Congress is already resonating across the world.

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Pope Francis walks down the steps of his plane upon his arrival at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., on Tuesday.

GOP Presidential Hopefuls Walk Delicate Line On Pope Francis

Sep 23, 2015
There are more Catholic Republicans than ever running for president, but not all have embraced Pope Francis' more liberal statements and theology.
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The Rev. Phillip Brown (center) watches as Tom Lawrence (right), a first-year pre-theologian at Theological College, signs the Book of Inscription during the school's opening Mass in August.

At U.S. Seminaries, A Rise In Millennials Answering God's Call

Sep 23, 2015
The Catholic Church in the U.S. has been aging, along with its dwindling priestly ranks. But in the increasingly secular world, there's been a recent uptick in younger men studying to become priests.
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Writer Mary C. Curtis in her fourth grade school picture from St. Pius V school in Baltimore, Md.

Pope Francis Inspires Black Catholics, Despite Complicated Church History On Race

Sep 22, 2015
The arrival of Pope Francis has triggered discussions of the Catholic Church's historic treatment of the African-American faithful, and has sparked hopes for a better future.
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View of a banner with the portrait of Pope Francis flanked by images of legendary rebels Ernesto 'Che' Guevara (right) and Camilo Cienfuegos (left), in Havana, Cuba, on Friday. Pope Francis will spend more than three days in Cuba starting Saturday before

Pope's Itinerary For Visits To Cuba, U.S.

Sep 18, 2015
Francis has a full schedule, which includes a meeting with Cuban President Raul Castro in Havana and President Obama in Washington, D.C., where he will also address a joint meeting of Congress.
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Rev. Caryl Johnson (center) oversees communion at St. Mary Magdalene Community in Drexel Hill, Pa., as parishioners Janet Hamm and Jim Kalb assist. Unlike most traditional Roman Catholic services, a gluten-free bread and alcohol-free wine are offered.

In Defiance Of The Church, Some Catholic Women Seek Priesthood

Sep 16, 2015
Caryl Johnson calls herself a priest but technically she was excommunicated after being ordained. Johnson is one of many many Catholic women who see a gap between what they believe and church dogma.
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Our Lady Queen of Angels School is still open, although its former sponsoring parish closed in 2007. Pope Francis is due to visit the school during his visit to New York City in late September.

'It's All About Church Closings': Catholic Parishes Shrink In Northeast, Midwest

Sep 14, 2015
Pope Francis is set to visit a Catholic school in New York City that used to have a sponsoring church. The parish was closed in 2007 in a region that has been a traditional Catholic stronghold.
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