There are no overt religious references in Superman comics. But over eight decades, he’s been viewed as a divine entity, a savior figure — his sacrifice Christ-like, his will to lead as strong as ...

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Pope Francis has made greater unity with the Orthodox a priority of his pontificate; he has especially expressed his desire ...

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Pope Francis visited Rome’s main prison and kept an Easter season appointment to spend Holy Thursday among the least ...

Francis delegated to two cardinals his role in presiding over this weekend's Easter masses, The Vatican Press Office said on ...