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Pope’s ‘August surprise’ could be most counter-cultural stand of all

• Aug 1
• John L. Allen Jr.

Take-aways from the Vatican’s ‘Thursday Thunder’

• Aug 8, 2020
• John L. Allen Jr.

In Italy, views of Church from the papers and the pews seem very different

• Aug 17, 2019
• Elise Harris

Italy’s August break recalls that faith may be universal, but Vatican is particular

• Aug 15, 2019
• John L. Allen Jr.

As Italy empties for summer break, Pope Francis opts for ‘staycation’

• Aug 15, 2017
• Claire Giangravè