Tag Archives: Religion

Open Thread | Pope Leo XIV Apologizes For Holy See’s Role In Legitimizing Slavery and Failing To Condemn It

Posted on May 26, 2026 by rikyrah

I never thought that I would read these words. The Associated Press @AP BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Holy See’s own role in legitimizing slavery and for failing to condemn i.t for centuries Pope Leo XIV makes … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Pope Leo Takes On Opus Dei

Posted on November 17, 2025 by rikyrah

Thanks to Balloon Juice for the piece on this story. Christopher Hale ‪@christopherjhale.bsky.social‬ Follow BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV is set to effectively disband Opus Dei in the coming weeks. This would be the most sweeping internal reform of his pontificate … Continue reading →

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Rudy Giuliani says Trump asked him to help craft a ‘Muslim ban’ legally

Posted on January 29, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Rudy Giuliani said Donald Trump came to him for guidance on implementing a so-called “Muslim ban” and from that, he helped construct the controversial order crippling international travel from predominantly Muslim countries. The ex-NYC mayor said he pitched the ban, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on April 3, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

Sweet Honey in the Rock is an internationally renowned all-woman, African-American a cappella ensemble. They are an American Grammy Award-winning (and many times nominated) troupe who express their history as women of color through song, while entertaining their audience. They … Continue reading →

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