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In a new Frontline documentary, director Antony Thomas goes inside the Vatican to reveal secrets of the institution.

A Frontline documentary exposes the Vatican's 'secrets' under Pope Benedict

Frontline's new documentary, "Secrets of the Vatican," uses leaked documents and interviews to expose turmoil, corruption and abuse in the final year of Pope Benedict's papacy. It's a legacy that Pope Francis is now trying to overcome.

A Frontline documentary exposes the Vatican's 'secrets' under Pope Benedict
Should South African High Schools Distribute Free Condoms?

School Year Blog: Should South African High Schools Distribute Free Condoms?

School Year Blog: Should South African High Schools Distribute Free Condoms?

Combating Contraception Mythology in South Africa

Combating Contraception Mythology in South Africa

The Secret Process of Picking a Pope

The Secret Process of Picking a Pope

Pope Benedict Says Goodbye and Catholics Around the World Think, Who's Next?

Pope Benedict Says Goodbye and Catholics Around the World Think, Who's Next?

What Do You Call a Pope After He Resigns?

What Do You Call a Pope After He Resigns?

New contraception law in the Philippines indicative of decline of Catholic Church influence

The Filipino Catholic Church has long been influential in the country's politics, as well as its morality. But that influence is waning, and perhaps nowhere is that more visible in the end of a decade-long battle to enact legislation providing for free contraceptives to the country's residents.

New contraception law in the Philippines indicative of decline of Catholic Church influence

New Contraception Law in the Philippines Shows Catholic Church's Diminished Influence

The recent passage of a controversial law that provides free contraception has called into question the Church's social and political influence in the Philippines. It's also put the spotlight on activists who have been challenging the Church's power.

New Contraception Law in the Philippines Shows Catholic Church's Diminished Influence

The Pope's Big News Came in … Latin

The Pope's Big News Came in … Latin

Will the Pope's Resignation Propel the Church into Modernity?

Will the Pope's Resignation Propel the Church into Modernity?

Pope Benedict XVI to Resign This Month

Pope Benedict XVI to Resign This Month

Pope Benedict XVI Resigns

Pope Benedict XVI has announced that he is to step down at the end of February because of his frail health. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Rome correspondent Megan Williams about reaction to the surprise announcement.

Pope Benedict XVI Resigns
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Pope's Butler to Stand Trial in Vatican Document Scandal

A Vatican judge ordered Pope Benedict's personal butler and another man to stand trial.

Pope's Butler to Stand Trial in Vatican Document Scandal

Director Nanni Moretti Gives Humanity to Vatican in 'We Have A Pope'

Italian director Nanni Moretti's 'Habemus Papam' portrays a newly-elected Pope having a nervous breakdown. The World's William Troop spoke with Moretti about what 'We Have A Pope' is really about. This film is now being released in the United States.

Director Nanni Moretti Gives Humanity to Vatican in 'We Have A Pope'
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Cartoon Slideshow: Assad Continues to Ignore Critics

Cartoon Slideshow: Assad Continues to Ignore Critics