Scott Gilmore: Canadian politicians are masters of the official apology. But it’s time to recognize these rituals for what they are: distractions.
A former priest argues that the loss of worldly power has increased the papacy’s spiritual power
Brian Bethune’s latest from Rome
Brian Bethune on the papal contenders
Many want priests to marry and women to be ordained
Controversy continues to swirl around Pontiff’s visit to U.K.
Benedict faces tough questions about the Church’s sex abuse scandal
Only the Pope can allow married priests who convert
In a show about 100 years in the artistic life of Rome, one master prevails over all others
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