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Christian saint's revered 'rib' comes to Vancouver
Would you like to see the rib and skin of Anthony of Padua, a 13th century Portuguese friar? Even though they’re not everyone’s spiritual cup of tea, millions are drawn to revering “relics,” which...
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Pope Francis: Six things to watch for – and why they matter to non-Catholics
The retired bishop of Victoria has been granted one thing he prayed for in a new pope. Bishop Remi de Roo, who has frequently taught in Latin America, said before this week’s conclave he hoped the next...
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Lessons from South America (and not just Pope Francis)
The new South American pope is calling the globe’s wealthy into question. World Cup mania is set to burst out of Brazil next year. Gay marriage has been approved in many countries. Reformers are...
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Will B.C. author help liberation fighter become a saint?
A B.C. writer may have subtle impact on the movement to canonize one of Latin America‘s most famous bishops, Oscar Romero. Assassinated by right-wing militants in 1980 as he served mass in El Salvador,...
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Pope Francis to Vancouver TED Talks audience: We all need each other
Pope Francis, a surprise speaker at the TED Talks, delivered a videotaped message of hope to those gathered at the Vancouver Convention Centre on Tuesday. In a session entitled, The Future You, Francis...
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