Catholic

Neil Gaiman Turns Down Sainthood

by podblack on April 2, 2009

Heh – From Locus Online: VATICAN CITY – Today the Roman Curia announced that the beatification of Neil Gaiman had been completed, putting the writer one step closer to the official recognition of his sainthood. These steps were carried out despite the fact that Gaiman himself has repeatedly denied being a saint, pointing out that [...]

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I Was Liberated By A Washing Machine And Yet Excommunicated For Standing Up For My Child’s Rights

by podblack on March 9, 2009

Yes, I’m working. And no, I shouldn’t be blogging. But some things should be pointed out. First, go check Hoyden About Town blog for a great entry yesterday, when IWD 2009 was celebrated. The theme for this year, by the United Nations, was “2009: Women and men united to end violence against women and girls“. [...]

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World Youth Day Protest – Melbourne

by podblack on July 6, 2008

Two volunteer groups have refused controversial powers brought in by the NSW Government to police “annoying and inconvenient” conduct at World Youth Day events. No frickin’ wonder. So what is this ‘annoying and inconvenient’? The Angry Aussie has his summation, about recent news on ‘arrest over offensive shirts worn in Sydney‘: [ New regulations passed [...]

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The ‘New Pope Mobile’

by podblack on June 28, 2008

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