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Latino Catholics in the U.S. embrace Catholic Church’s new Argentinian pope

Lifestyle & Belief

The growing U.S. Hispanic population is largely Catholic, just like much of Latin America, so many of them were particularly excited by the choice of an Argentinian, a latino, as the next pope. But just as in South America, the Latino Catholic Church in the U.S. is not as strong as it once was.

Catholic Church unveils Pope Francis as next leader

Lifestyle & Belief

Pope Francis Formally Installed as Pope

Pope Francis after his selection in March.

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

Conflict & Justice

Pope Francis is a Diehard Fan of Buenos Aires Soccer Team San Lorenzo

Lifestyle & Belief

Cardinals Gather in Rome to Elect New Pope

Cardinals have been gathering in Rome for their final day of talks ahead of the official conclave: the process of electing the next pope.  Rachel Donadio, the Rome bureau chief for our partner The New York Times, is following the story.

Conclave Convenes as One Billion Catholics Wonder What’s Next

Today the conclave convenes in Vatican City, as Cardinals from Boston, Massachusetts to Durban, South Africa begin the voting process that will elect a new pope.   The world’s 1.2 billion Catholics have a number of different visions for the future of the church. Julie Davis, a graphic designer from Dallas and the author of the […]

The Unique Challenges of Being Catholic in China

Global Politics

Catholics in China are following the Vatican conclave as closely as their brethren elsewhere. But being Catholic in China has its own unique challenges. There, loyalty to the Pope can land you in jail.

Will the Next Pope be Brazilian?

Arts, Culture & Media

Brazil is the largest Catholic country in the world, yet it has seen many changes in how believers practice their faith. A charismatic form of Catholic renewal in Brazil, “pentecostalized” is growing fast.

The Cardinal’s Growing Range

Beginning in the early morning, before the day is light, the sweet and unmistakable call of the cardinal rings out across New England, a sure harbinger of Spring not likely to have been heard that far north decades ago.