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The Pope’s Excellent American Vacation comes to Philly. And then Francis met Marky Mark

The major story this week was the Papal visit.. covered here a bit too.. There remains a few last minute articles to contemplate regarding the Pope before he goes back to Rome.. Among them: Did Philadelphia go *way* overboard with security? I know few things not mentioned in the USA TODAY article.. I would argue, … Read moreThe Pope’s Excellent American Vacation comes to Philly. And then Francis met Marky Mark

Congressman swipes Pope’s glass … From PHILLY:  The pope sipped from the glass at least three times during his speech, Brady told the Daily News on Thursday night. And as the Holy Father left the chamber – and as many a legislator tried to make contact with him – the congressman calmly headed to the … Read more

A horned beast before a Papal Feast?

Though the Pope is in America, it still must be a slow news day.. Or perhaps my mockery of the ‘horned President’ images is missing the paranormal boat I should be riding.. Nevertheless, here’s the gist: The Pope appeared in D.C. today with President Obama. A few images taken of the two leaders of the … Read moreA horned beast before a Papal Feast?

POPE FRANCIS CALLS FOR A NEW WORLD ORDER FRANCIS: The goods of the Earth are meant for everyone, and however much someone may parade his property, it has a social mortgage.  The tapping of natural resources, which are so abundant in Ecuador, must not be concerned with short-term benefits