Tag: pope francis
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The Picture that Launched a Thousand Pitchforks

While the whole Mario Mallia thing is happening, across the ocean we have had a Pope with ailing health who traveled to the ends of the Earth to reach out to the indigenous peoples of Canada to apologize for years of colonial interference, genocide, and cultural suppression. Meantime, back home, the chaplain of the town…
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“Sicut In Coelo Et In Terra…”

I identify as a Catholic. As a Catholic, it was somewhat of a joy to see how enthusiastic a country which is growing steadily more secular was with participating in the Pope’s visit, even one week after the country was so divided. I found myself thinking “the Church is alive in Malta.” But I found…
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“And when the Scribes and Pharisees saw him eating with Tax Collectors and with sinners…”

I do not know what is funnier: That we have effectively replaced all the political and marketing billboards in the main roads His Holiness will be passing through with (curiously chosen and badly slapped together) images of Christ and biblical verses. OR That we are hiding away the very people His Holiness would rather be…



