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Papa Francesco: A New Era?

By Steven M. Avella

3-25-13

Steven M. Avella is a priest of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and a professor of history at Marquette University. He is a past president of the American Catholic Historical Association.

Is the retired pope still infallible?

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SOURCE: Guardian (UK) (3-20-13)

Why does the pope change his name?

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SOURCE: LA Times (3-13-13)

The Catholic Church's Long Struggle over Accommodating to Authoritarian Regimes

By David Austin Walsh

3-18-13

David Austin Walsh is the editor of the History News Network.

Francis and Argentina’s "disappeared"

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SOURCE: Time Magazine (3-14-13)

David M. Perry: What the Name 'Francis' Means for the Modern Church

SOURCE: The Atlantic (3-14-13)

Did Pope Francis collaborate with the Argentine junta?

SOURCE: David Austin Walsh for HNN (3-13-13)

David M. Perry: How History Can Help Us Predict the Next Pope

SOURCE: The Atlantic (3-12-13)

Benedict’s Obedience to New Pope Part of Tradition

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SOURCE: AP (3-2-13)

David M. Perry: Echoes of Past in Pope's Resignation

SOURCE: CNN.com (2-11-13)