The Dark History of How the Catholic Church Built Its Massive Wealth

Gold crosses, priceless art, sprawling cathedrals—there’s no denying the Catholic Church is rich. It built its massive wealth ...
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Catholic church makes history with Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as ‘Bob’ in Chicago and ‘Padre Roberto’ in Peru

VATICAN CITY — Francis’s 69-year-old successor is the first U.S.-born pope in the 2,000-year history of the Roman Catholic Church, which has grown to 1.4 billion strong. There was cheer in St. Peter’s ...
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Throwback: Roman Catholic history began in Midland home

William B. Keeley moved his family here from Canada in 1866. He also brought the Catholic faith to the meager surroundings of early Midland. Other Catholics would follow, including the Chism, Haley, ...