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07Dec/21

Pope Francis Blesses Foundry-Grown Diamond

December 7, 2021ReligionArticles, Crystals, Diamond, Diamond Foundry Inc., Jesuits, Low-carbon economy, Minerals, Pope Francissmbale

Diamond Foundry Inc., the world’s first zero-emission diamond producer, presented a 5-carat diamond produced with zero carbon emissions to His Holiness Pope Francis on Thanksgiving Day 2021 in Rome, Italy and received a blessing by the Pope for its sustainably created diamond. Continue reading

13May/17

Pope Francis greeted by tens of thousands in Fatima

May 13, 2017ReligionArticles, Catholic spirituality, Fatima, Fátima Portugal, Forms of government, Francis, Francisco, Geography of Europe, In Portugal, Jacinta, Marian shrines, Mariology, Mary, mother of Jesus, Miracle, Our Lady, Our Lady of Fatima, Pope Francis, Portugal, Portuguese culture, Religion/Belief, Sanctuary of Fátimasmbale

FATIMA, PORTUGAL (MAY 12, 2017) (POOL) – Pope Francis was greeted by tens of thousands of worshippers when he arrived in Fatima on Friday (May 12) where he will make saints of two Portuguese shepherd children who are believed to have seen apparitions of the Madonna 100 years ago.
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29Apr/17

Pope Francis calls for unity as he leads Mass in Cairo stadium

April 29, 2017ReligionCairo, Cardinals created by Pope John Paul II, Christian humanists, Continents, Copts, Countries, Country: Egypt, Egypt, Ethnic groups in Egypt, Geography of Africa, Geography of Asia, Nile River Delta, North Africa, Pope Francis, Religion/Belief, Theistic evolutionistssmbale

Pope Francis calls for tolerance and blesses Egypt as one of the earliest nations to embrace Christianity, as he leads mass in Cairo’s Air Defense Stadium.
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16Apr/17

Pope leads Easter mass in St. Peter’s Square

April 16, 2017ReligionAleppo, Cardinals created by Pope John Paul II, Catholic Church, Christian humanists, City: Aleppo, Geography of Asia, Jesuits, Levant, London, Politics, Pope, Pope Francis, Popes, Religion/Belief, Saskia O'Donoghue, Social Issues, Stockholm, Syria, Urbi et Orbi, Vatican City, Western Asiasmbale

On Easter, Pope denounces “oppressive regimes” but urges restraint and condemns Aleppo bus convoy attack after leading mass in St. Peter’s Square. Saskia O’Donoghue reports
Pope Francis denounced “oppressive regimes” in his Easter message Sunday and called for world leaders to prevent the spead of conflict.
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27Mar/17

‘Religious left’ emerging as U.S. political force in Trump era

March 27, 2017US ElectionsAmerican people of German descent, Businesspeople, Climate change skepticism and denial, Country: United States, Donald Trump, Donald Trump 2016 presidential campaign, Economy of the United States, Elkhart, Francis, International reactions to the United States presidential election, London, New York, Pat Robertson, Political positions of Donald Trump, Politics of the United States, Pope Francis, Presidents of the United States, Religion/Belief, Right-wing populism in the United States, Serene Jones, Sheryl Olitzky, Social Issues, Sojourners, The Apprentice, United States, WWE Hall of Famesmbale

The election of U.S. President Donald Trump spurs an alliance of disparate religious groups inspired to counter Trump’s policies on immigration, health care and social policy.

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12Mar/17

Joni Sledge of “Sister Sledge” fame dies at age 60

March 12, 2017MusicAll American Girls, Debbie, Entertainment/Culture, He's the Greatest Dancer, Human Interest, Joni Sledge, Kathy, Kathy Sledge, Kim, Los Angeles, Love Somebody Today, Motown, Music, Music industry, My Guy, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pope Francis, Sister Sledge, Sledge, Songs, Together, United States, Vocal music, We Are Familysmbale

Joni Sledge, who along with her siblings formed the group Sister Sledge and recorded the enduring hit “We Are Family,” has died aged 60, representatives for the group said on Saturday.

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16Jan/17

Controversial Vatican McDonald’s feeds the homeless

January 16, 2017Food and DrinkALFREDO IORIO, Company: McDonalds, Fast food, Food and drink, Food industry, Homelessness, Jesuits, Jillian Kitchener, Kitchener Ontario, McDonald, McDonald's, Oak Brook Illinois, Pope Francis, Restaurants, Romesmbale

McDonald’s received a lukewarm reception when it opened a new branch within sight of Pope Francis’s window, but now the fast food giant seems to have taken on board one of his cherished principles – feeding the hungry. Jillian Kitchener reports. Continue reading →

06Dec/16

Highlights of main world events in January and February 2016

December 6, 2016WorldAbdulbaki Somer, Ahmet Davutoğlu, Aleppo, Amir Hekmati, Amir Mirza Hekmati, Ankara, Bahram Mechanic, Bashar al-Assad, Blackstar, Brazil, Burkina Faso, David Bowie, Dubai, Flint, Foreign relations of Iran, France, Germany, Greece, Guzmán, Hagia Sophia, Hassan Rouhani, Houston, International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran, Iran–Saudi Arabia relations, Iran–United States relations, Iraq, Islam, Islamic branches, Islamic Republic of Iran, Istanbul, Jason Rezaian, Joaquin, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, JOHN KERRY, Kaohsiung, Khosravi, Khosrow Afghahi, Kim Jong, Kim Jong Un, Kirill, Macedonia, Matthew Trevithick, Mexico, Middle East, Nimr al-Nimr, North Korea, Nosratollah Khosravi-Roodsari, Ouagadougou, Pope Francis, Pyongyang, Riyadh, Rome, Russia, Saeed Abedini, Salih Necar, Sanctions against Iran, Sarah Hekmati, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Shia–Sunni relations, Syria, Tainan, Taiwan, Tehran, Tooraj Faridi, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vienna, Washington D.C., Winstonsmbale

Among the highlights of the main World news events for January and February 2016 are — Iranian protesters storm the Saudi embassy; North Korea tests hydrogen nuclear device; the world’s most wanted drug boss is arrested; legendary rock star David Bowie dies; tourists are killed in a suicide bombing in Istanbul; Islamist gunmen storm hotel in Burkina Faso; Iran releases American prisoners; sanctions are lifted on Iran; WHO declares emergency over Zika virus; more than a 100 killed in Taiwan quake; dozens killed in train crash in Germany kills; Syrian government launches offensive in Aleppo and a charity hospital is bombed in Idlib.

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01Nov/16

Pope says he believes ban on female priests is forever

November 1, 2016ReligionCardinals created by Pope John Paul II, Catholic, Catholic Church, Catholicism, Christian humanists, Christianity, Country: Sweden, Danube Seven, Francis, Holy orders in the Catholic Church, Jesus, John Paul, Luis Antonio Tagle, Ordination of women, Ordination of women and the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, Pope John Paul II, Popes, Priesthood in the Catholic Church, Refugee, Religion, Religion/Belief, Roman Curia, Rome, Social Issues, Sweden, Theistic evolutionists, Women in the Catholic Churchsmbale

Pope Francis says does not believe there will ever be women priests in the Roman Catholic Church and that it is not humane to close borders to refugees.

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05Sep/16

Mother Teresa declared a saint by Pope Francis

September 5, 2016ReligionAldo Campione, Ashraf Fahim, Calcutta, Catholic Church, Catholic Church in India, Catholicism, City: Kolkata, Humanitarians, India, Mother Teresa, Paul's Square, Peter's Square, Pope Francis, Religion/Belief, Social Issues, Superiors General, Teresa, Womensmbale

More than 100,000 pilgrims attend the beatification of Mother Teresa in St. Paul’s Square, as the tiny Albanian nun who gained fame for her work with the poor in India’s slums is declared a saint by Pope Francis. Ashraf Fahim reports.
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