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Cardinals will gather at the Vatican to begin the process of electing a new pope on Wednesday.

Set against the backdrop of the HIV and AIDS epidemic of the late 20th century and the Catholic Church's crackdown on gay and lesbian activists, journalist Michael O'Loughlin’s book, Hidden Mercy, searches out the untold stories of those who didn't look away, who at great personal cost chose compassion.

Set against the backdrop of the HIV and AIDS epidemic of the late 20th century and the Catholic Church's crackdown on gay and lesbian activists, journalist Michael O'Loughlin’s book, Hidden Mercy, searches out the untold stories of those who didn't look away, who at great personal cost chose compassion.

Joe Drape is an award-winning sportswriter for the New York Times. He is the author of the New York Times bestsellers "Our Boys: A Perfect Season on the…

Sister Helen Prejean is considered one of the nation’s foremost leaders in efforts to abolish the death penalty.In her new book, "River of Fire: My…

In February 2013, the arch-conservative Pope Benedict XVI made a startling announcement: he would resign, making him the first pope to willingly vacate…

A feud has been growing between New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and leaders of the Catholic Church, over an abortion rights bill the governor signed last…

The Child Victims Act is scheduled to be approved in the New York Legislature this week. Sponsors say they have fixed a perceived flaw in the legislation…

WAMC's David Guistina speaks with Ken Lovett of the New York Daily News about today's headlines, including New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul…

The head of a Boston seminary that the Catholic Church is investigating following allegations of misconduct has been tapped to lead a cathedral in…