In 2013, he became the first pope in 600 years to resign, and he chose to live out his retirement in seclusion in a converted monastery in the Vatican Gardens.
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Anti-abortion priest Pavone defrocked for blasphemous posts
The Vatican cited Frank Pavone’s ‘blasphemous communications on social media’ as well as ‘persistent disobedience’ of his bishop.
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Hanukkah begins in Ukraine as battles rage
Dozens gathered in Maidan Independence Square in the capital, Kyiv, at sundown for the lighting of the first candle of what local Jewish leaders say is Europe’s tallest menorah.
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After pandemic hiatus, Maine’s Jews looking forward to Hanukkah celebrations
There will be several events around southern Maine during the eight-day holiday, which begins at sundown on Sunday.
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Jesuits admit artist excommunicated before new sex abuse claims
The Rev. Marko Ivan Rupnik is one of the church’s most sought-after muralists.
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Devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe draws millions to Mexico City shrine
Last year, even with some COVID restrictions still in place, attendance for the December celebrations rose to at least 3.5 million.
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LGBTQ students wrestle with tensions at Christian colleges
At some conservative schools, some students and faculty have filed discrimination complaints, while at more affirming institutions, some parents and clergy argue that approach doesn’t align with their mission.
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Priest charged with stealing $830,000 from 3 retired priests
Lansing Diocese said the allegations are ‘deeply disturbing.’
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Mormon church voices support for same-sex marriage law
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints voiced its support for proposed federal legislation safeguarding same-sex marriages
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LGBTQ-friendly votes signal progressive shift for Methodists
Conservatives say the developments will only accelerate their exit from one of the nation’s largest Protestant denominations.