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John L. Allen Jr.

John L. Allen Jr. was staff writer, Vatican correspondent and senior correspondent for NCR from 1997 until 2014 when he joined Cruxnow.org. 

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April may be cruel month for relations with traditionalists

Crucifix case a victory for 'open door' Catholicism

Big win for the Vatican in European crucifix case

'Courtyard of the Gentiles' promises boost to Catholic pride

Religion and diplomacy: Why Jerusalem and Athens need each other

Memo to a divided church: Meet the Focolare

New book confirms: Benedict XVI is his own best spokesperson

New book confirms: Benedict XVI is his own best spokesperson

Church should not pursue conversion of Jews, pope says

Movie on Opus Dei founder sure to set Catholic tongues wagging

Mother Teresa as mystic and apostle of the ordinary

Mother Teresa as mystic and apostle of the ordinary

The Vatican beyond its worst days, and Rome beyond the Vatican

Vatican tries to flesh out 'New Evangelization'

Crime and punishment in the church gets a new look

Crime and punishment in the church gets a new look

Embattled Caritas head insists: 'Dialogue is a two-way street'

'Sex abuse is the Catholic 9/11'

Sex abuse ruling in Los Angeles doesn't affect Vatican, attorney says

'Sex abuse is the Catholic 9/11'

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