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The Heroic Papacy

John Paul II dramatically revitalized the world's oldest institutional office and always continued to surprise.

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The Pope and the Papacy: Questions and Answers

In the aftermath of Pope John Paul II's death, Beliefnet responds to readers' questions about the leader of the Catholic Church.

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Questions and Answers on Electing a New Pope

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Loose Canon Archive: May 2005

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Loose Canon Archive: June 2005

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Pressures Mount in Picking the Next Pope

The conclave must juggle multiple demands in choosing the papal successor.

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Paul Wilkes: When in Rome

Beliefnet's correspondent in Rome reports on the events immediately following John Paul II's death.

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Loose Canon Archive: December 2004

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How Do You Pick a Pope?

Conservative or liberal? North or south? Manager or communicator? The factors that cardinals will consider when choosing a pope

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Paul Wilkes: When in Rome

From John Paul II's funeral to Benedict XVI's election, Beliefnet's correspondent reports on the momentous events in Rome.

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