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Pope Benedict XVI’s Legacy

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Why Pope Benedict XVI Resigned

The pontiff cited advanced age as the reason behind his shocking move in February 2013, though his decision may have been aided by the difficulties of bringing the Church into the 21st century.

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Jesus Christ

Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa

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Pope Francis

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The Contentious Relationship Between Pope Francis and Pope Benedict

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Martin Luther King Jr. and Martin Luther: The Parallels Between the Two Leaders

The religious reformer and civil rights icon were born a half-millennium and thousands of miles apart, but shared many similarities, besides their name.

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Muhammad

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Malcolm X

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Ibtihaj Muhammad

Ilhan Omar

Ilhan Omar

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Saint Nicholas

Martin Luther

Martin Luther

Saint Joseph

Saint Joseph

Saint Francis of Assisi

Saint Francis of Assisi

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Saint Thomas Aquinas

Isaiah

Isaiah

Buddha

Buddha

John CalvinCirca 1570, Portrait of John Calvin (1509-1564). French theologian and reformer. Adopted Protestantism 1534, established religious government in Geneva. (Photo by Stock Montage/Getty Images)

John Calvin

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The Historic Legacy of Other Pope Leos

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Meet Pope Leo XIV’s Brothers, John and Louis

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How Pope Leo XIV Choose His Name

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How Do Popes Pick Their Regnal Name?

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What to Know About Pope Leo XIV

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A Guide to Pope Leo XIV’s Family

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Mother Teresa: The Miracles That Made Her a Saint

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Ancient Plants Might Show the Site of Jesus’ Tomb

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Messages Found on the Walls of Last Supper Site

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The Rivalry Between Pope Francis and Pope Benedict

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Pope Benedict XVI

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A Guide to Pope Francis’ Family