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Alessandro Bianchi

Pope Francis after his selection in March.

Papa Francisco! US Latinos Welcome New Pope But Big Hurdles Ahead

Conflict & Justice

As word spread about the new Pope, many Latino Catholics in the US celebrated the historic choice of a pontiff from Argentina. But it is also clear that, just like in Latin America, the Catholic monopoly over Latin America immigrants is also shrinking.

Pope Benedict Says Goodbye and Catholics Around the World Think, Who’s Next?

Arts, Culture & Media

Pope Announces Resignation

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