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By Rose Pacatte
Francis pontificate 'a place of spiritual combat,' claims papal biographer
Cardinal Sarah: To oppose the pope is to be outside the church
U.S. Cardinal William Levada, former doctrinal head, dies in Rome
Cardinal Etchegaray, key papal envoy of St. John Paul II, dies at 96
Retired pope responds to criticism of his reflection on abuse crisis
After new reports on German choir abuses, bishop vows to boost prevention
Catholic University sex abuse series wraps with starkly different viewpoints
Your thoughts on Pope Francis' sixth year, clericalism, unbelief and more
By NCR Staff
Benedict's unfortunate letter ignores the facts on the Catholic sex abuse crisis
By Thomas Reese
Official marks retired pope's birthday, commenting on his latest letter
Benedict's letter about sex abuse crisis is a regrettable text
Vatican issues updated norms for personal ordinariates
Will the Vatican's accord with China reweave the unity of the church?
Pope announces access to wartime documents in Vatican Secret Archives
Vatican cardinal talks about guidelines for priests who father children
Your thoughts on making the Catholic Church great (again), the U.S. bishops' retreat and more
By NCR Staff
French order, acknowledging abuse by founder, clarifies pope's remarks
Does God want religious diversity? Abu Dhabi text raises questions
Your thoughts on bad priests, an NCR columnist, clericalism and more
By NCR Staff