Matthew Gordon (21), the Australian who was confronted by a group of local people at a restaurant here on Saturday for sporting a goddess tattoo … Australian couple say police gave them a ‘lesson on Hindu values’Read more
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Vatican built a secret property empire using Mussolini’s millions
Few passing London tourists would ever guess that the premises of Bulgari, the upmarket jewellers in New Bond Street, had anything to do with the … Vatican built a secret property empire using Mussolini’s millionsRead more
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Serra is worthy of sainthood
Valentin Lopez talking: Junípero Serra was brutal for the California Indians. He was the first padre presidente. As a result of that, it was his … Serra is worthy of sainthoodRead more
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Pathology of Colonialism
peace talks between South Sudan’s warring sides failed to reach a deal to end a civil war which has claimed tens of thousands of lives … Pathology of ColonialismRead more
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Islamic Leaders Take on Climate Change
A group of leading Islamic scholars have issued a declaration calling on the world’s 1.6 billion Muslims to do their part to eliminate dangerous greenhouse … Islamic Leaders Take on Climate ChangeRead more
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Pope Francis for “The Commons”
Nathan Schneider talking: it’s so important that he’s going to the Philippines at this moment, as he’s wrapping up the writing of this important encyclical … Pope Francis for “The Commons”Read more
Posted inEducation / Law / Movie / Religion / USA Empire
The Lord is Not on Trial Here Today
– Jay Rosenstein’s film.
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Divisions Among Latin American Catholics
San Salvador, El Salvador – It’s been dubbed the “Francis effect.” In ways large and small, Pope Francis is having an impact on Roman Catholics … Divisions Among Latin American CatholicsRead more
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Numbers are not going to protect children
The U.N. Committee on Torture sharply questioned the Vatican this week over its handling of sexual abuse inside the Catholic Church. The hearing came just … Numbers are not going to protect childrenRead more
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Billy Graham’s Grandson is on a Mission
Kathryn Joyce talking: in 2012, there was some pretty remarkable news that came out of Bob Jones University, which for decades has been the flagship … Billy Graham’s Grandson is on a MissionRead more