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politics How to become pope in a few easy steps Grant St. Clair

politics Corrupt cardinal demands to be in conclave choosing new pope Rob Beschizza

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Galapagos The informal post office in the middle of the ocean Natalie Dressed

News Pope forbids porn, admits priests and nuns watch it Mark Frauenfelder

tabloids Royal scandals in this week's dubious tabloids Peter Sheridan

christmas Catch 12-year-old treble singer Malakai M Bayoh's insane high note in this 'O Holy Night' duet with Aled Jones Rusty Blazenhoff

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