Stories out of Rome — from the new welcome mat for Anglicans, to the canonization of St. Damien, to Vatican reaction on the naming of a new Nobel Peace Prize winner — dominated our most-viewed stories for October. Here they are:
1. Pope establishes structure for Anglicans uniting with Rome (Oct. 20)
2. Vatican decision to receive Anglicans prompts US, Canadian reaction (Oct. 22)
3. Life has changed for woman whose cancer cure led to canonization (Oct. 2)
4. Vatican announces start of dialogue with traditionalist group (Oct. 15)
5. Condoms are not reliable in fight against HIV, says African cardinal (Oct. 5)
6. Pope canonizes Father Damien, four others as models of Christian love (Oct. 11)
7. Nobel Peace Prize to Obama greeted with praise, high hopes at Vatican (Oct. 9)
8. Pope will travel to northern Italy in May to see Shroud of Turin (Oct. 27)
9. Key post: US archbishop will help shape the world’s episcopate (Oct. 23)
10. Mostar bishop reiterates rules for Medjugorje parish (Sept. 28)