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Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne at a time of deep religious divisions and worked to bring tolerance

  • Written by Joanne M. Pierce, Professor Emerita of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne at a time of deep religious divisions and worked to bring toleranceIn her efforts to build a new relationship with the Catholic Church, Queen Elizabeth II had interactions with several pontiffs. She is seen here with Pope John Paul II. AP Photo/Alessandro Bianchi, Pool, File

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