Obituaries
The cleric supported striking workers against Brazil’s military regime and was at one time a strong candidate to become the first Latin American pope.
July 5, 2022
World & Nation
Many Catholics hail the new pope’s loyalty to his predecessor. Some had hoped for a geographic shift, others for a less conservative figure.
April 20, 2005
La Plaza
This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links.
April 30, 2007
Brazilian support for an Argentine pope
March 16, 2013
Catholicism sits on shifting ground as Benedict XVI’s papacy begins. A billion strong but riven by dissent, the church waits to learn its new shepherd’s direction.
April 24, 2005
California
Latin America has 40% of the world’s Catholics, but its cardinals seem averse to forming a bloc.
April 18, 2005
Four ‘parties’ will shape the next papal election.
Oct. 26, 2003
The pope hopes to make inroads in the heart of socialist-influenced ‘liberation’ Catholicism, which he staunchly opposes.
May 9, 2007
A weak Pope John Paul II on Tuesday installed 30 new cardinals, setting the tone and agenda of the Roman Catholic elite that will eventually select his successor.
Oct. 22, 2003