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As Pope Francis' funeral nears, fascination with papacy's rituals take center stage
For Catholics and non-Catholics alike, fascination with the pope and rituals such as the papal conclave continue to transfix ...
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The history of St. Mary Major, the basilica where Pope Francis will be entombed
Each year on Aug. 5 the church liturgical calendar commemorates the dedication of St. Mary Major (in Italian, Santa Maria ...
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LEGO: Snag ‘Lion Knights Castle’ And More ICONS Sets Before They Go Away Forever
LEGO's Lion Knights Castle is the best they've ever made, and it's retiring this year. If you've been eyeing it, now is the ...
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Why is Pope's election such a secretive affair? The reason can be traced to a 13th-century incident
However, another reason for it is attributed to something that dates back to the 13th century. According to historians, there was a period when the seat of the pontiff was empty for a long time. Also ...
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Iran's poetic mediation offer between India and Pakistan after Pahalgam attack: 'If one is inflicted...'
His post also has a mention of a 13th-century poem composed by legendary Persian poet Saadi Shirazi, which goes like this: "Human Beings are members of a whole, in creation of one essence and soul.
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Third time a charm for Joe Lash in his bid for Meridian school board seat
Tied vote, game of chance, appointment end with Joe Lash and Jill Parton filling final two seats on Meridian school board.
The Independent3d
Why a century-old tradition has been broken as Pope Francis is buried outside the Vatican
A legend, depicted on a 13th-century mosaic in the basilica’s loggia, tells of a miraculous summer snowfall that occurred on the future site of the church. Romans gather every August 5 to ...