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December 8: Celebrating with the Pope near the Spanish Steps

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

Pope Benedict XVI, a large crane, and thousands of screaming fans. Ok, so I’m exaggerating a little. But just a little. December 8th is the feast day of the immaculate conception. This is NOT the immaculate conception of Jesus (the … Continue reading →

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John Paul II, Beatus

Posted on May 1, 2011 by

The 264th Pope of the Catholic Church, John Paul II is officially ‘blessed.’ Under a hot sun on primo maggio, millions of Catholic faithful squeezed into St. Peter’s Square and the surrounding streets and piazzas to watch Pope Benedict XVI … Continue reading →

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