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He feels that he has done something real to expose the problems in the diocese and in the Catholic church hierarchy,” said ...

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The veteran head of one of Europe's largest Catholic news agencies has resigned in protest over proposed church media reforms ...

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Catholic Church Hierarchy Explained. Published Apr 21, 2025 at 4:31 AM EDT Updated Apr 21, ... Any male baptized in the Roman Catholic church is eligible to serve as pope.