Christian history shows how bishops have used bold speech to challenge the powerful.
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Luce carries symbols that have been associated with pilgrimage in Europe since the 12th century, particularly with the shrine of St. James in northwestern Spain.
Although many modern people tend to see ‘magic’ and ‘religion’ as separate, magic was actually integral to the development of Christianity.
The mix-up might be explained by the rush to remove sacred remains to Rome some 1,700 years ago.
A scholar explains the long process to sainthood and what Pope Francis’ recent order might change.
The Catholic Church prohibits the use of gluten-free bread for Communion. The reasons lie in the challenges faced by the Catholic Church in the past.
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