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The Simple Defense for Marriage

An Appeal to Common Sense, Not Faith

Rome, (Zenit.org) Edward Pentin | 767 hits

The United Kingdom moved closer to being the latest nation to legislate in favor of same-sex "marriage" this week when it passed a bill allowing such ceremonies to take place in England and Wales. The bill still has to go before the House of Lords, but such legislation coming even this far would have been unthin...

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A Life of Faith

Papal Theologian Speaks on the Grace of Faith

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By Edward Pentin Since around the time of the Reformation, too much emphasis has been placed on providing answers for the faith generated by science and reason, and not enough on how a life …

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The Sistine Chapel: A Compendium of Theology for All

Suggestion to Limit Visitors Spurs Debate

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By Elizabeth Lev Roman autumn rolled in with a lively debate over the Sistine Chapel. As high season reaches its climax, and crowds push visitors, guides and custodial staff to their breaking …

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City of God: A Metaphor for Humanity

International Symposium Discusses Relevance of St. Augustine's Book in Interreligious Dialogue

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By Edward Pentin Is intercultural and interreligious dialogue really possible? Or is there only really controversy and conflict between religions and cultures? This timely question was the …

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Finding a Way Through Rome: a Guide to Guidebooks

And Looking at the City Through the Eyes of the Century's Most Gifted

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Christian pilgrims have been flooding Rome since Sts. Peter and Paul offered up their glorious witness in the first century. An ancient inscription housed in the Vatican Museums attests to a …

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Benedict XVI Unflinching as He Faces Tricky Lebanon Trip

Shirking the Difficulties Wouldn't Be 'Consistent With the Pope's Character'

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As Pope Benedict XVI lands in Beirut on Friday, Islamist groups in Cairo will be hoping to hold a "million man march" to protest against an obscure YouTube video that has caused riots in parts …

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