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VATICAN CITY (RNS) It isn't anywhere on the official agenda, but as Roman Catholic leaders meet in Rome this weekend, looming in the background will be a recent string of Vatican leaks that reveal a bitter power struggle among the hierarchy. By Alessandro Speciale.

Topics: Faith, Leaders & Institutions
Beliefs: Christian - Catholic
Tags: italian media, pope, roman catholic leaders, rome, scandal, vatican leaks

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