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A few fun facts about popes in history
Pope considering last-minute changes to conclave rules, Vatican says
Conclave to silence at least nine tweeting cardinals
Don't leave home without them: Credit cards welcome again at Vatican
Pope to live in Vatican monastery established by Blessed John Paul
Pope Benedict shows signs of aging, but Vatican reports no illness
Vatican official says ending clerical sexual abuse is long-term effort
Ignore 'prophets of doom' predicting end of religious life, pope says
Jesuit says confusion over Vatican II is normal, even 50 years later
Vatican spokesman says church condemns ivory hunters' slaughter of elephants
Archbishop Di Noia urges SSPX to take new attitude in unity talks
Two Americans receive new assignments as Vatican diplomats
Vatican official: Italy is unique in its concern with our finances
Pope Benedict completes 'ad limina' visits with world's bishops
Vatican official thanks mothers of priests, asks for their prayers
Silence and song: Youths make ecumenical New Year's pilgrimage to Rome
Pope names Boston priest to be Vatican's abuse investigator
