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Lessons in the Decline of Democracy From the Ruined Roman Republic

Historian Edward Watts argues that violent rhetoric and disregard for political norms was the beginning of Rome’s end. Source: Lessons in the Decline of Democracy From the Ruined Roman Republic

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Angelus Domini

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A Vatican Soap Opera

By Barbie Latza Ndeau (Photo credit: Wikipedia) In what could be a scene straight out of The Thorn Birds, a once high-ranking priest will finally marry the mother of his child, who happens to be the daughter of a former … Continue reading

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First Vespers of Advent with the Roman Universities

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Pope ramps up charity office to be near poor, sick

By Associated Press Pope Francis has ramped up the Vatican’s charity work, sending his chief alms-giver and a contingent of Swiss guards onto the streets of Rome at night to do what he usually can’t do: comfort the poor and … Continue reading

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Pope Francis reaches out to Muslims at end of Ramadan

He greeted Muslims around the world during his Sunday blessing of pilgrims gathered in St Peter’s Square in Rome. He said that “our brothers” the Muslims had just concluded their holy month of Ramadan, dedicated to fasting, prayer and alms-giving. … Continue reading

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Angelus Domini

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Pope Francis the merciful

By Rev. James Martin S.J. I found it amusing that the biggest news from World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro was not that Pope Francis attracted 3.7 million people to his Sunday Mass on Copacabana Beach (inevitably nicknamed “Popacabana” … Continue reading

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Former ‘Rome’ Actress Joins ‘Game of Thrones’

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Pope’s General Audience

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