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Patriarch Ilia II has presided over a dramatic increase in the size, influence and prestige of Georgia's Orthodox Church. Georgia's liberal politicians say only alignment with Europe and the US will allow the country to overcome its post-Soviet past and survive as an independent nation. |
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For the Holy Year, or Jubilee Year, starting Dec. 8, Pope Francis has ordered all Catholic priests to offer forgiveness to women who've had abortions, although the church still considers abortion a sin. Shown: The pope arrives to lead a weekly audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, May 6, 2015. |
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Ghana’s former President, Flt. Lt Jerry John Rawlings, has expressed concern about the “lightheaded” manner religious, social and political matters are portrayed by sections of the media. He said the practice has contributed to dehumanize and make Ghanaians superficial. “We are doing too much politics with the truth,” he stated. |
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For the Holy Year, or Jubilee Year, starting Dec. 8, Pope Francis has ordered all Catholic priests to offer forgiveness to women who've had abortions, although the church still considers abortion a sin. Shown: The pope arrives to lead a weekly audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, May 6, 2015. |
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By Jagdish N. Singh The Jewish Press. I admire Pope Francis. He is not just spiritual or religious. He is courageous too and does not believe in refraining from calling a spade a spade. The Pope has now referred to the 20th century mass killings of Armenians as the first genocide of the 20th century. |
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Playing rugby in France was "too testing" for troubled former All Black winger Zac Guildford, who is due to arrive in Napier this week after ditching his contract with ASM Clermont Auvergne just halfway through a four-year deal. But neither Guildford nor the club will elaborate on the "personal problems" that led to his departure. |
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Ethan Berkowitz is seen at a news conference in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen) | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Democrat Ethan Berkowitz was elected mayor of Anchorage, Alaska, Tuesday in a runoff election in which Berkowitz’s position on incest had become a last-minute issue. |
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Archbishop Charles Scicluna toured the offices of the Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) and met with staff members earlier today. He was greeted by Culture Minister Owen Bonnici and PBS Chairman Tonio Portughese. During the tour, Scicluna praised the board and staff for their efforts in creating.... |
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London (CNN)Britain is holding an election Thursday that could result in a new political leader. You knew that, right? Or maybe you missed it. Because unlike in the U.S., where leadership votes involve a two-year build up, Britain throws its campaigning together in a matter of weeks. |
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I admire Pope Francis. He is not just spiritual or religious. He is courageous too and does not believe in refraining from calling a spade a spade. The Pope has now referred to the 20th century mass killings of Armenians as the first genocide of the 20th century. |
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Australia on Wednesday said it does not want to take sides on disputes like Kashmir issue and asked India and Pakistan to bilaterally resolve their differences through peaceful means. Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, who arrived here on a two-day official visit to discuss issues of mutual.... |
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