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A mural of martyred Archbishop Oscar Romero in Suchitoto, El Salvador.

How the pope’s nod to El Salvador's Oscar Romero energizes the Catholic left

Feb 5, 2015 ◇ Ioan Grillo/GlobalPost

It is hard to imagine a more dramatic tale of martyrdom. Read more»

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Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy.

Cardinals begin talks to decide next pope

Mar 4, 2013 ◇ Jessica Phelan & Paul Ames/Global Post

Cardinals have begun meeting to decide who should be the next pope. Preliminary talks began in Vatican City today, ahead of the conclave at which the world's top Roman Catholic officials will elect Pope Benedict XVI's successor. Read more»

The new statue of Pope John Paul II that was unveiled this week outside a train terminal in Rome.

Il Papa or Il Duce? Pope statue sparks controversy

May 21, 2011 ◇ Global Post

The Vatican on Friday slammed a giant new sculpture outside Rome's main train station that portrays John Paul II but has been compared to the late Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. Read more» 1


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