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Gomez has been archbishop of Los Angeles, the largest Roman Catholic diocese in the U.S., for most of the past decade. He has been vice president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops since 2016.
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The new name, Vatican Apostolic Archive, is meant to dispel the notion that the Holy See is hiding secrets in its ancient collection, the pope said.
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NPR's Michel Martin talks to biblical scholar Meredith Warren about the changes to the Lord's Prayer approved by Pope Francis.
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San Fernando Cathedral in downtown San Antonio was packed for a noon mass on Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent for Catholics.Lent meant…
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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. It's historically a time of repentance. But more and more, churches are also using it to reflect on mortality itself.
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From immigration to human rights to race-motivated hate, how are religiously-affiliated people responding to issues in America? A social justice movement…
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Some parents and administrators don't feel it's their place to discuss a recent report on clergy sex abuse with young children. But are providing a space for students to voice their concerns.
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After a grand jury report alleging mass child abuse in the Catholic Church in Pennsylvania, some parishioners skipped Mass, including a family who says their identity and community are in question.
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History, legal issues and doctrine all contribute to the continuing failure of Catholic authorities to recognize and respond more effectively to sexual abuse scandals.
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From Texas Standard: Pope Francis says the death penalty is "inadmissible" under all circumstances. The Vatican announced the change Thursday what the...