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In Brief

Why Italians have less sex when the Pope’s in town

New study reveals drop in unintended pregnancies following papal visits

7 Jan 2020

Pope Francis greets adoring crowds in Italy

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In Brief

Pope Francis set for hostile reception in Ireland

Pontiff to touch down in radically changed Catholic country amid sexual abuse ‘perfect storm’

24 Aug 2018

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In Depth

Was Pope John Paul II in love with a married woman?

Letters reveal the pontiff's 'intensely emotional' relationship with Polish-American philosopher

15 Feb 2016

Pope John Paul II

Why Italians have less sex when the Pope’s in town

Pope Francis set for hostile reception in Ireland

Was Pope John Paul II in love with a married woman?

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