Argentina, Rome mark anniversary of cardinal who influenced Pope Francis
- Dec 3, 2020
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Daughters of Charity made the streets their cloister
- Nov 9, 2020
The Daughters of Charity were a centralized and hierarchical order, under the authority of an elected superior general. This new model gave a strong unity to the sisters trained and used to act in the same way.
New study says literacy widespread among ancient Israelites
- Sep 24, 2020
A new study says the rates of literacy among ancient Israelites might be far higher than previously suspected.
Chaplains vital role remembered on anniversary of WW2’s Operation Market Garden
- Sep 18, 2020
Market Garden was a disaster for the Allies in World War II. An attempt to invade the Netherlands was stopped by the Germans. Of the 15 British and 3 Polish chaplains involved in the operation, 3 were killed and 10 were taken prisoner.
Letters reveal public distaste for booze in JFK White House
- Sep 11, 2020
Researchers at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum have found a cache of letters from Americans objecting to JFK’s embrace of cocktails at White House events.
Turning 100: Lebanon, a nation branded by upheaval, crises
- Aug 31, 2020
It was a century ago on Sept. 1, 1920, that a French general, Henri Gouraud, stood on the porch of a Beirut palace surrounded by local politicians and religious leaders and declared the State of Greater Lebanon — the precursor of the modern state of Lebanon.
Church in Virginia celebrates 150th anniversary
- Aug 24, 2020
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Winchester is celebrating its 150th year in the community.
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