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Pope Benedict XVI’s Legacy

Pope Benedict

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

Jesus Christ

Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa

Pope Francis

Pope Francis

Pope Benedict and Pope Francis

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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Saint Nicholas

Saint Nicholas

Martin Luther

Martin Luther

Saint Joseph

Saint Joseph

Saint Francis of Assisi

Saint Francis of Assisi

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