Religion
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What will happen on Pope Francis' first day?Mar 14, 2013 5:15 am - VATICAN CITY — The pomp surrounding his selection was just the beginning of an exceptionally busy few days for Pope Francis. A look at the first night — and what comes a...
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'Francis' name choice reflects commitment to the poorMar 13, 2013 8:00 pm - For his name, he chose one that harks back eight centuries, to Italy, and to a man who renounced a life of privilege, gave away everything he owned, wore a coarse woolen...
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The story slowly unfolded as world watchedMar 13, 2013 6:15 pm - NEW YORK — The election of a new pope presented news organizations Wednesday with a slowly unfolding mystery governed by centuries of tradition. Television news persona...
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Pope Francis’ life hasn’t always been simpleMar 13, 2013 4:13 pm - VATICAN CITY — On the streets in Buenos Aires, the stories about the cardinal who would become the first pope from the Americas often include a very ordinary backdrop: T...
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Joliet diocese to make clergy-abuse records publicMar 13, 2013 4:03 pm - Personnel files of more than a dozen former Diocese of Joliet priests considered sex offenders will be released as part of a settlement between the northern Illinois dio...
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Crowds turn out to celebrate new popeMar 13, 2013 4:00 pm - BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentines thronged Buenos Aires's cathedral in central Plaza de Mayo square, where some knelt to pray and others wept for joy, after Cardinal ...
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South Americans overjoyed at first Latin American popeMar 13, 2013 3:25 pm - BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Latin Americans reacted with joy, bursting into tears and cheers on Wednesday at news that an Argentine cardinal has become the first pope from...
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Budzban: Waiting for things to happen in God’s time takes patienceMar 13, 2013 3:15 pm - “But when all goes well with you, remember me and show me some kindness; mention me to Pharaoh and get me out of this prison.” — Genesis 40:14 (NIV) My friend shared wi...
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Black smoke from Sistine Chapel: No pope yetMar 13, 2013 5:00 am - VATICAN CITY — Cardinals remained divided over who should be pope on Wednesday after three rounds of voting, an indication of disagreements about the direction of the Ca...
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Dalai Lama to return to Madison in MayMar 12, 2013 4:24 pm - MADISON, Wis. — The Dalai Lama is returning to Madison in May. The Tibetan spiritual leader will visit as part of a one-day series of panel discussions on making the wor...