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Pope Francis defrocks Italian priest convicted of child sex abuse
Religious and indigenous leaders seek to save rainforests
Catholic groups launch conversation about female deacons
Pope Francis shakes up Vatican bioethics board
Lasers reveal long-hidden Roman frescoes with biblical themes
In the shadow of St. Peter's, a Mormon temple rises
A saint's brain is stolen and Catholics pray for its return
Pope Francis goes door-to-door to bless families in beach town
Viral pontiff: Francis dances with Hasidic Jews at the Vatican
Ancient Order of Malta faces era of change as interim leader is elected
French presidential hopeful slams Pope Francis for welcoming migrants
Faithful storm out of Mass in Italy after priest criticizes Pope Francis
Pope opens free laundromat for homeless
Catholics surge in Africa but priest shortages persist in other parts of the globe
Jewish graves unearthed in Rome testify to community’s persecution
High art meets high-tech in Vatican 3D film about Raphael
Young American girl steals Pope Francis' hat
Italian rabbis accuse biblical conference of fueling anti-Judaism
Claims of sex orgies, prostitution and porn videos shake Catholic Church in Italy
