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The yellow bunting and drapes over the front doors of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston are celebrating Cardinal ...

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Massachusetts and Boston Catholics are joining the faithful around the world in celebrating the election of the first ...

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President Donald Trump reacted to the selection of the new pope and leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday.

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