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Pope John Paul II Will Be Named a Saint
Pope John Paul II Will Be Named a Saint
Pope John Paul II Will Be Named a Saint
Pope John Paul II, who headed the Catholic Church from 1978 through his death in 2005, will soon officially become a saint. The sainthood was expected for the widely beloved pope, for whom thousands of Catholics chanted "Santo subito" ("Sainthood now”) in St...
8 Things the Pope Can Do Now That He’s Retired
8 Things the Pope Can Do Now That He’s Retired
8 Things the Pope Can Do Now That He’s Retired
Retirement can be a strange transition. What to do with the sudden influx of free time? Most people use the time to travel, to jump more fully into their hobbies and passions, or perhaps to start new careers they’ve always been curious about but never had the guts or the freedom to try. Pope Benedict XVI has announced his retirement, and while we’re sure the pension plan is heavenly, we’ve got som