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Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl says the Catholic Church, under Pope Francis, is focusing on how to "Live the Gospel," especially in a world of extreme inequality. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Cardinal Donald Wuerl hits U.N. report on Catholic sex abuse scandal

By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times

Archbishop of Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl (second from left) speaks with Poland's Ambassador to the U.S., Ryszard Schnepf (right); conductor Gilbert Levine (second from right) and Georgetown University's Board of Directors Chairman Paul Tagliabue on Thursday after they announced a concert to celebrate the sainthood of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II in Washington in May (andrew harnik/the Washington Times)

D.C. concert to celebrate Catholic Church’s newest saints

By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times

Cardinal Donald Wuerl (left), archbishop of Washington, and "The Pope's Maestro,” Sir Gilbert Levine, announce an upcoming special musical event, "Peace through Music 'In Our Age' — A Celebration of Saints John XXIII and John Paul II in the Spirit of Pope Francis," during a press conference at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington on Jan. 16. The concert will take place in May at Constitution Hall. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Canonization concert for Popes John XXIII, John Paul II planned for D.C.

By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times

** FILE ** In this Oct. 22, 1978, file photo, Pope John Paul II blesses the faithful in St. Peter's Square from a Vatican City balcony right after he was named pontiff. A Vatican official says Pope John Paul II has cleared the final obstacle before being made a saint. (AP Photo)

Popes head to sainthood, with 2014 joint canonization date

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Pope Francis spends Thursday morning in Varginha slum, one of Rio de Janeiro’s shantytowns, where residents gave him a warm and happy greeting. (Associated Press)

At World Youth Day, Pope Francis brings hope to refill pews

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

** FILE ** In this Oct. 22, 1978, file photo, Pope John Paul II blesses the faithful in St. Peter's Square from a Vatican City balcony right after he was named pontiff. A Vatican official says Pope John Paul II has cleared the final obstacle before being made a saint. (AP Photo)

KELLNER: D.C. shrine in the spotlight as John Paul II nears sainthood

By Mark A. Kellner

Pope John Paul II

Vatican panel clears Pope John Paul II for sainthood

By Nicole Winfield - Associated Press

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WHITE: Pope Benedict’s legacy of humility

By Stephen P. White

A man sits on a fence at Antonio Maceo Revolution Square on Sunday, March 25, 2012, in Santiago, Cuba. Pope Benedict XVI, who arrives in the city on Monday, will celebrate Mass on the square. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)

Papal visit gives Cuba’s 2nd city a day in the sun

By Andrea Rodriguez - Associated Press

Pilgrims joyously await Pope Benedict XVI's arrival Sunday to celebrate Mass in Silao, Mexico. "We pray for him to help us, that there be no more violence in the country," said one participant, Lorena Diaz.

Pope buoys the hopes of Mexicans

By Michael Weissenstein and Nicole Winfield - Associated Press

Mexico's President Felipe Calderon, left, looks on as Pope Benedict XVI is greeted by children at the airport in Silao, Mexico, Friday March 23, 2012. Benedict's weeklong trip to Mexico and Cuba is his first to both countries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope’s arrival in Mexico sparks surprising emotion

By Adriana Gomez-Licon and Michael Weissenstein - Associated Press

Pope Benedict XVI waves March 23, 2012, as he boards a plane at Rome's Fiumicino Airport to begin a six-day visit to Mexico and Cuba. (Associated Press)

Pope decries Mexico violence, urges change in Cuba

By Nicole Winfield - Associated Press

Antonio Alarcon opens the door to a shrine for the Virgin of Charity outside his home decorated in Christmas lights on Christmas Eve in Havana, Cuba, late Saturday Dec. 24, 2011. Cuban faithful celebrating Christmas say they have plenty to cheer this year as they prepare for the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI, the first visit by a pontiff to the Communist-run island since John Paul II's historic tour nearly 14 years ago. (AP Photo/Franklin Reyes)

Joy of pope’s upcoming visit enhances Cubans’ Christmas

By Paul Haven - Associated Press

Vatican invites bloggers to first-ever summit

By NICOLE WINFIELD - Associated Press

Was Pope John Paul II a saint?

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