Tag: sainthood
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Child Abuse Accomplices Become ‘Saints’
from fusion.net: The recent canonization of Pope John Paul II was an insult to the countless people who have been sexually abused by Catholic priests. During his papacy, from 1978-2005, this newly anointed “saint” remained silent as these predators targeted children in parishes around the world. It is difficult to understand how Pope Francis could…
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millions expected for may day papal beatification in rome
from ajc: You may need a miracle to find an affordable room in Rome the weekend of Pope John Paul II’s beatification ceremony. Or maybe there’s a miracle in the making. The Vatican travel agency for pilgrimages said prices on rooms might tumble in the coming weeks because predictions of upward of 1 million people…
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Governor Quickly Apologizes for Saying Only Christians Are His Brothers
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley said he was sorry Wednesday for his inauguration day remarks about only Christians being his brothers and sisters and said he would work over the next four years for people of all faiths and colours.