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Pope Francis drew 6.6 million to Vatican in 2013

Jan 2, 2014
That contrasts with 2.3 million for Pope Benedict in all of 2012.

How did you hear the Pope is quitting: Horseback messenger or Taxi TV?

Feb 13, 2013
How does today's news compare to the information technology that was around when the last Pope resigned in 1415?

Pope Benedict and the church's brand

Feb 11, 2013
Pope Benedict took office in 2005, as the Catholic Church was reeling from a sex abuse scandal. Has he been effective in restoring the Church's brand around the world?

MIDDAY UPDATE: Vatican financial transparency, NASA budget woes, and beer baths

Dec 30, 2010
Pope Benedict XVI is working to make the Vatican's financial operations more transparent amid a financial investigation involving its bank. The...

Pope to go electric

Dec 1, 2010
And this final note. Following up on Scott's piece about electricity, the Vatican is looking for a new Popemobile. Preferably one that runs on el...