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Venice Biennale Holy See Pavilion: Art and Cities of Refuge

Pope Francis visited the Vatican’s exhibits at an international art show last Sunday. So this week I’ll talk about the Venice Biennale, why “With My Eyes” doesn’t horrify me, share a few quotes, and show pictures from “Con i miei … Continue reading →

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Half-Million-Year-Old Structure: Rethinking Cavemen, Origins

Wood generally doesn’t last long if left out in the open. That’s why finding interlocking logs near the Kalambo River is such a big deal. Well, part of the reason. They’ve been submerged, it that’s the right word, in wet … Continue reading →

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The Pope, Same-Sex Couples, an Informative Link: and Headlines

Headlines are supposed to get attention. That’s what these did: I’m not sure about “The ‘spirit’ of ‘Fiducia supllicans’” in The Pillar. Maybe it’s attention-grabbing for the publication’s demographic. Anyway, what Pope Francis said — what he actually said, not … Continue reading →

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Advent Sunday: Kyrie, Then Death

Several dozen students in the Islamic City of Marawi were allowed to start their First Sunday of Advent Mass in a university gymnasium. Then, when they got to the Lord, have mercy part, a bomb went off. Continue reading →

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Snowflake: a Safe Substitute Symbol, I Hope

Snowflake: a Safe Substitute Symbol, I Hope Continue reading →

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