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Engines of Our Ingenuity 1643: Athanasius Kircher
Posted on · Episode: 1643 In which Athanasius Kircher softens the 17th-C scientific revolution. Today, — after Galileo.
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Expert: Here’s One Way The Catholic Church Can Regain Some Of Its Credibility
Posted on · Rice University's Dr. Anastasiya Zavyalova says the Church needs to release the names of priests credibly accused of abuse.
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After 5 Years As Pope, Francis’ Charismatic Image Has Taken Some Hits
Posted on · The pope has focused on the poor and boosting interfaith dialogue. But he has attracted criticism over his handling of issues including clerical sex abuse and the status of women in the church
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How To Make The World A Better Place In 2018, According To Pope Francis
Posted on · He spoke about topics in the headlines but also voiced concerns about the risks of technology and the need to develop better drugs without worrying about profits
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Vatican Diplomat Recalled Amid Child Porn Investigation
Posted on · The diplomat was suspected of possessing, but not producing or disseminating, child pornography including images of pre-pubescent children.
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Critics: Pope Must Do More To Confront Sex Abuse
Posted on · Australian cardinal George Pell, one of the top executive figures at the Vatican, was charged on Wednesday with multiple counts of sexual assault.
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WATCH: What Do You Give Him To Eat? Pope Francis Asks Melania Trump
Posted on · Along with the President and the First Lady were his daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband and Trump's advisor Jared Kushner, who are part of Trump's entourage in his first international trip as president.
Houston Matters
Funeral Museum Sees its Image Changing
Posted on · When you tell people you’re going to visit the National Museum of Funeral History, you’re bound to get at least one comment along the lines of “that sounds a bit morbid.” That’s exactly what happened last week to Houston Matters’ Michael Hagerty. Michael took a tour of the museum with its president, Genevieve Keeney, who […]