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Pope John Paul II on Fast Track to Sainthood
A second confirmed miracle qualifies him for canonization
Pope Watch: 5 Ways to Follow the Conclave
How will you hear “Habemus Papam!” (We have a Pope!) first?
‘Big Love’ in Brazil: Three-Person Civil Union Approved in Sao Paulo
A recently ‘married’ Brazilian trio have clearly never heard the saying two’s company, three’s a crowd.
A Fox News Reporter Is the Vatican’s New Recruit
Can a U.S. journalist help the Vatican get its message out?
English-Language Catholic Masses to Get New Translation
If anything, it’ll be a new way to tell who hasn’t been to church in a while.
Ironic Invocation: Church Prays to St. Anthony for the Return of His Stolen Relic
As the patron saint of lost causes and missing objects, St. Anthony of Padua has been consulted for the return of many items. But never his own ancient religious relic.
Holy Sale: Pope Paul VI’s Jewelry Up for Auction on eBay
It’s the real deal, confirms the Vatican.
Smartphone Sins: Catholic Bishop Approves iPhone Confession App
First came the iPod, then the iPhone. Now there’s iPrayer.
Faithful Facebook: Pope Benedict Blesses Social Networking
Wracked with Catholic guilt every time you access Facebook? Worry no longer — the Pope approves.
Homer Simpson: A True Catholic?
If the Vatican says so, it must be true.