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Controversial Cardinal Appointment Shakes Australian Catholic Church
Pope Francis appointed Ukrainian Bishop Mykola Bychok as a cardinal in Australia, surprising many due to his short tenure and the bypassing of the expected Sydney Archbishop; this decision caused controversy within the Australian Catholic Church and raises questions about representation and the futu...
Controversial Cardinal Appointment Shakes Australian Catholic Church
Pope Francis appointed Ukrainian Bishop Mykola Bychok as a cardinal in Australia, surprising many due to his short tenure and the bypassing of the expected Sydney Archbishop; this decision caused controversy within the Australian Catholic Church and raises questions about representation and the futu...
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40% Bias Score
Vatican Begins Papal Election
Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, 133 cardinals convene in the Sistine Chapel starting Wednesday to elect his successor, the 267th Pope in two millennia of Church history, requiring a two-thirds majority vote.
Vatican Begins Papal Election
Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, 133 cardinals convene in the Sistine Chapel starting Wednesday to elect his successor, the 267th Pope in two millennia of Church history, requiring a two-thirds majority vote.
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44% Bias Score
Vatican City: Sovereignty and Global Influence
The Vatican City, a 44-hectare sovereign state in Rome, resulted from the 1929 Lateran Pacts resolving a conflict between the Papacy and Italy, granting the Holy See complete independence and international recognition.
Vatican City: Sovereignty and Global Influence
The Vatican City, a 44-hectare sovereign state in Rome, resulted from the 1929 Lateran Pacts resolving a conflict between the Papacy and Italy, granting the Holy See complete independence and international recognition.
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36% Bias Score
Conclave 2023: Choosing Pope Francis's Successor
The death of Pope Francis has triggered a conclave to elect his successor, with cardinals considering various candidates representing diverse theological and political viewpoints, influenced by Francis's legacy and the need for a leader who can unite the Church.
Conclave 2023: Choosing Pope Francis's Successor
The death of Pope Francis has triggered a conclave to elect his successor, with cardinals considering various candidates representing diverse theological and political viewpoints, influenced by Francis's legacy and the need for a leader who can unite the Church.
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48% Bias Score
Vatican's Financial Troubles Amidst Pope's Unsalaried Position
Pope Francis receives no salary, with the Vatican covering his expenses via stipends and allowances; however, the Vatican faces a growing annual deficit of over $90 million and a severely imbalanced pension fund, despite revenue from donations like Peter's Pence and private enterprises.
Vatican's Financial Troubles Amidst Pope's Unsalaried Position
Pope Francis receives no salary, with the Vatican covering his expenses via stipends and allowances; however, the Vatican faces a growing annual deficit of over $90 million and a severely imbalanced pension fund, despite revenue from donations like Peter's Pence and private enterprises.
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40% Bias Score
Evolution of Papal Conclave Smoke Signals
The Sistine Chapel's smoke signals—black for no election, white for a new Pope—have evolved since 1914, when white smoke was introduced, adding church bells and artificial intensifying smoke to eliminate ambiguities and confirm the election of a new Pope.
Evolution of Papal Conclave Smoke Signals
The Sistine Chapel's smoke signals—black for no election, white for a new Pope—have evolved since 1914, when white smoke was introduced, adding church bells and artificial intensifying smoke to eliminate ambiguities and confirm the election of a new Pope.
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32% Bias Score
Müller Anticipates Multi-Day Papal Conclave
German Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller, in Rome for the papal conclave, expects the selection of Pope Francis's successor to take several days, possibly even weeks, requiring a two-thirds majority of 133 cardinals.
Müller Anticipates Multi-Day Papal Conclave
German Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller, in Rome for the papal conclave, expects the selection of Pope Francis's successor to take several days, possibly even weeks, requiring a two-thirds majority of 133 cardinals.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Catholics Favor Progressive Next Pope, but Want Tradition Maintained
A CBS News/YouGov survey of 1,298 U.S. Catholics (April 30-May 5, 2025) shows 76% approval for Pope Francis, with most wanting the next pope to be progressive on issues like priestly marriage and women's ordination, even while prioritizing tradition. Most also favor a U.S. pope.
U.S. Catholics Favor Progressive Next Pope, but Want Tradition Maintained
A CBS News/YouGov survey of 1,298 U.S. Catholics (April 30-May 5, 2025) shows 76% approval for Pope Francis, with most wanting the next pope to be progressive on issues like priestly marriage and women's ordination, even while prioritizing tradition. Most also favor a U.S. pope.
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40% Bias Score
Future of Church Reforms Uncertain After Pope Francis' Death
Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21st, concerns are rising regarding the future of reforms addressing sexual abuse within the Catholic Church and the continued exclusion of women from leadership roles; the recent conclave, selecting the new pope, seemingly ignored these pressing issues.
Future of Church Reforms Uncertain After Pope Francis' Death
Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21st, concerns are rising regarding the future of reforms addressing sexual abuse within the Catholic Church and the continued exclusion of women from leadership roles; the recent conclave, selecting the new pope, seemingly ignored these pressing issues.
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60% Bias Score
Papal Conclave: A Game of Chance or Divine Guidance?
The article analyzes the selection of the next Pope, comparing the process to a game of chance where the final choice may result from compromise rather than a clear majority, questioning the role of the Holy Spirit and highlighting potential flaws in the system.
Papal Conclave: A Game of Chance or Divine Guidance?
The article analyzes the selection of the next Pope, comparing the process to a game of chance where the final choice may result from compromise rather than a clear majority, questioning the role of the Holy Spirit and highlighting potential flaws in the system.
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60% Bias Score
Vatican Conclave Diet: A History of Controlled Meals
The 2023 papal conclave's diet for 133 cardinals, rooted in a 1271 decree by Pope Gregory X to expedite the election, involves a "sober diet" with Vatican-prepared meals only; outside food is forbidden and the exact menu is kept secret.
Vatican Conclave Diet: A History of Controlled Meals
The 2023 papal conclave's diet for 133 cardinals, rooted in a 1271 decree by Pope Gregory X to expedite the election, involves a "sober diet" with Vatican-prepared meals only; outside food is forbidden and the exact menu is kept secret.
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36% Bias Score
Papal Conclave Begins in Vatican City Amidst Tight Security
In Vatican City, 132 cardinals are electing a new Pope in a conclave marked by strict security, including cell phone confiscation and signal jamming, while discussions focused on the faith of migrants, global conflicts, and the Church's future.
Papal Conclave Begins in Vatican City Amidst Tight Security
In Vatican City, 132 cardinals are electing a new Pope in a conclave marked by strict security, including cell phone confiscation and signal jamming, while discussions focused on the faith of migrants, global conflicts, and the Church's future.
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36% Bias Score
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