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Trump deportation threat puts US on collision course with Vatican

Pope’s appointment of progressive Robert McElroy comes as rightwing Catholics wield notable influence in US capital

The Guardian - US

Kevin Roberts, architect of Project 2025, has close ties to radical Catholic group Opus Dei

Heritage Foundation leader has long received spiritual guidance from group and his policy goals align with its teachings

The Guardian - US

Those close to the Pope try to make sense of his homophobic PR disaster

Pope’s reported use of homophobic term caused shock and pain

The Independent UK

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Vatican gathering tackles topics from women in ministry to LGBTQ+ Catholics

Roman Catholic leaders from around the world are gathering at the Vatican for a synod, or meeting, to address issues facing the church, including whether to allow women to become deacons.

WEKU

After 10 years as pope, Francis continues to reshape the Catholic Church

The leader of the world's 1.3 billion Catholics has steered his church leftward after more than two decades of conservative leadership. Opposition within the Vatican is fierce.

WEKU

US bishops' rifts unlikely to ease after Benedict's death

Many of the conservative prelates who dominate the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops were appointed by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

The Independent UK

Retired Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

He is remembered as a staunch conservative who opposed modernizing reforms and as the first pope to step down since the 15th century.

WEKU

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Obituary: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, pontiff who resigned

Benedict, who died at the age of 95, in 2013 became the first pope in 600 years to step down, citing old age.

Al Jazeera

Far-right Catholics, racists link arms

Activist arm of right-wing Catholic outlet Church Militant is increasingly entwined with racist "groyper" movement

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