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The Vatican: a papal powerhouse, world's smallest state
The Vatican, headquarters of the Catholic Church, is the smallest state in the world, with its own newspaper, national anthem ...
Why ‘The Calling of Saint Matthew’ by Caravaggio was Pope Francis’ favorite painting − an art historian explains
The motto that Francis selected for his papacy, ‘looking at him with mercy, he chose him,’ was inspired by Caravaggio’s ...
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Commodus, The Unhinged Roman Emperor Who Went Mad With Power
From 180 to 192 C.E., Emperor Commodus ruled ancient Rome with an insatiable lust for power that brought an end to the fabled ...
Even for Latter-day Saints, crosses are a hot accessory at the intersection of faith and culture
Cross necklaces have, in a way, become the jewelry of choice most associated with President Donald Trump’s second ...
My father’s life is a testament to the power of conviction, a symbol of freedom and hope
On World Press Freedom Day, we must remind ourselves of the people who have lost their freedoms fighting for this very right.
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What Does SPQR Mean? The History Of The Ancient Roman Acronym
SPQR stands for Senatus Populusque Romanus, which translates to "The Senate and Roman People" or "The Senate and People of ...