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The English Catholic paradox

Analysis

Luke Coppen
Jun 27, 2022
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A pilgrim holds an English flag at the canonization of St. John Henry Newman on Oct. 13, 2019. © Mazur/cbcew.org.uk.

On Aug. 27, Cardinal-designate Arthur Roche will kneel before Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica. The pope will place a red biretta on the Vatican liturgy chief’s head.

It will be a significant moment not only for the Yorkshire-born offi…

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