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10 Ridiculously Sexist and Dangerous Laws From Around the World

moonbladem wrote in ontd_political Feb 16, 2015 19:05

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Pope Francis brings the smackdown in annual Christmas message to the Curia

sio wrote in ontd_political Dec 22, 2014 12:25

Pope Francis issued a blistering critique Monday of the Vatican bureaucracy that serves him, denouncing how some people lust for power at all costs, live hypocritical double lives and suffer from "spiritual Alzheimer's" that has made them forget they're supposed to be joyful men of God.

( total burn, Pope Francis-style )

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Vatican Signals More Tolerance Toward Gays and Remarriage

chantalzola wrote in ontd_political Oct 13, 2014 16:37

By ELISABETTA POVOLEDO and LAURIE GOODSTEINOCT. 13, 2014

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Vatican Proposes Dramatic Shift In Attitude Towards Gays, Same Sex Couples

moonshaz wrote in ontd_political Oct 13, 2014 14:57

(Reuters) - In a dramatic shift in tone, a Vatican document said on Monday that homosexuals had "gifts and qualities to offer" and asked if Catholicism could accept gays and recognize positive aspects of same-sex couples.The document, prepared after a week of discussions at an assembly of 200 bishops on the family, said the Church should challenge ( Read more... )

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Statue Of A Homeless Jesus Startles A Wealthy Community

lafinjack wrote in ontd_political Apr 15, 2014 15:08

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