Cardinals Are Maneuvering Before Conclave To Elect Francis’ Successor

Some see the byword as a rallying call in a conservative campaign to reverse Francis’ push for a more inclusive church.

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Catholics Expected a Revolution From Pope Francis, Just Not the One He Gave Them

Liberals hoped he’d ordain women or allow gay marriage. Conservatives thought he’d tear up Church doctrine. But his papacy favored debate over radical action.

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Vatican Allows Italian Gay Men to Enter Seminaries, if They Remain Celibate

Candidates for the seminary should not be disqualified based on sexual orientation, according to new church guidelines in Italy.

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