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Rare 19th C. Film of Pope Leo XIII
This amazing video of Pope Leo XIII was filmed in 1896 by W. K. Dickson, the inventor of the device used for the filming. If you look closely, you can actually see Leo blessing the nascent filming device! The audio that comes on for the second half of the video...
Why We Need the Great Saint of Grumpiness
This article originally appeared on Fr. Dwight Longenecker’s blog “Standing on My Head,” and is reprinted with permission. Visit his website, browse his books, and be in touch at dwightlongenecker.com. This week has long been one of my favorites in the church year. Who can resist the sweetness,...
10 Celebrities Who Look Suspiciously Similar to Pope Francis
We are not normally ones to give credence to conspiracy theories, but… has anyone seen Pope Francis and these celebrities in the same room at the same time? 1) Woody Allen, filmmaker You know how some people look alike? Looks like the new #PopeFrancis and #WoodyAllen could be #Twins! pic....
Malcolm Gladwell: We've Been Getting "David & Goliath" All Wrong
Everyone knows the Old Testament story of David and Goliath, right? You might know the general outline, but we’ve been interpreting it all wrong, says best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell. With his exquisite story-telling ability, Gladwell takes you back to ancient Israel and gives a fascinating new interpretation to the...