Catholicism

Who were the Cathars?

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Who were the Cathars?

Who were the Cathars?

Catholic exorcisms are real—and they have an ancient history

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Catholic exorcisms are real—and they have an ancient history

Catholic exorcisms are real—and they have an ancient history

What does it take to become a saint in the modern age?

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What does it take to become a saint in the modern age?

What does it take to become a saint in the modern age?

Who was Nostradamus—and why do his prophecies rile us up?

History & Culture

Who was Nostradamus—and why do his prophecies rile us up?

Who was Nostradamus—and why do his prophecies rile us up?

Why did the Pope pick Leo? Here’s why the name is so important

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Why did the Pope pick Leo? Here’s why the name is so important

Why did the Pope pick Leo? Here’s why the name is so important

You can’t tell the story of New Orleans without its Black Catholics

History & Culture

You can’t tell the story of New Orleans without its Black Catholics

You can’t tell the story of New Orleans without its Black Catholics

The first U.S. pope? Rome reacts to a once impossible scenario

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The first U.S. pope? Rome reacts to a once impossible scenario

The first U.S. pope? Rome reacts to a once impossible scenario

It's conclave time—and frugality is in, extravagance is out

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It's conclave time—and frugality is in, extravagance is out

It's conclave time—and frugality is in, extravagance is out

How a new pope is elected

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How a new pope is elected

How a new pope is elected

Pope Francis dies at 88

History & Culture

Pope Francis dies at 88

Pope Francis dies at 88

An intimate look at Pope Francis's life at the Vatican

History & Culture

An intimate look at Pope Francis's life at the Vatican

An intimate look at Pope Francis's life at the Vatican

See how Pope Francis ushered in a new era for the Catholic Church

History & Culture

See how Pope Francis ushered in a new era for the Catholic Church

See how Pope Francis ushered in a new era for the Catholic Church

The ultimate guide to the 2025 Jubilee in Rome

The ultimate guide to the 2025 Jubilee in Rome

The ultimate guide to the 2025 Jubilee in Rome

The meaning of the cross of ashes on Ash Wednesday

History & Culture

The meaning of the cross of ashes on Ash Wednesday

The meaning of the cross of ashes on Ash Wednesday

This is Guatemala's biggest festival—and you can join

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This is Guatemala's biggest festival—and you can join

This is Guatemala's biggest festival—and you can join

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