Daily Archives: December 11, 2012
From REUTERS: Pope Benedict on Friday promoted his German priest-secretary to a job that significantly increases his influence and power in the Vatican. Monsignor Georg Ganswein, who has been the closest person to Benedict since his election in 2005, will … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
From THE DETROIT NEWS: As the pastor of the oldest black church in Los Angeles, the Rev. John J. Hunter earned a generous salary, lived in a $2-million home and drove a Mercedes-Benz paid for by the church. His wife … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
From ABS CBN NEWS: Former Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President Oscar V. Cruz does not believe Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao’s change in religion led to his shocking knockout loss at the hands of rival Juan Manuel Marquez … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
From GMA NEWS: Pope Benedict XVI has received not just one but two early high-tech Christmas gifts this year: two new Popemobiles. They are customized Mercedes-Benz M-Class vehicles fitted with the latest technology. Vatican Radio’s quoted Thomas Zeeb, managing director … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Are atheists just a bunch of drunken killjoys? Well, if Chaz Stevens of Florida is anything to go by they are.And he seems determined to tell the world that atheists stand for the enrichment of the brewery industry. Not only … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
My friend, Viv has a post up on her blog, ZEN AND THE ART OF TIGHTROPE WALKING entitled “Bullying, practical jokes and the abuse of power.” It is very good. Go read it. Jim (The Spin) Naughton’s post, “Do we … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
The government of the United Kingdom has just announced details of its proposed legislation concerning marriage between two people of the same gender. The surprising and horrible news is that the Church of England and the Church in Wales will … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
From THE MAIL: Martin Wilson, 26, was killed alongside his friend James Morgan, 20, after the car they were in lost control and ploughed into a garden on November 18. Hundreds of family and friends attended Martin’s funeral last week … [CLICK TO READ MORE]