Archive for December 3, 2011

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Rhode Island governor excludes Christmas from State House ceremony

A 17-foot Colorado blue spruce is standing tall at the center of controversy in the Rhode Island State House rotunda... Read more

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By Marianne Medlin

Court drops seat belt charges against Pope Benedict

In a case that brought amusement to the Vatican, a German court decided to throw out charges against Pope Benedict... Read more

Pat Troy poses in his pub, Irelands Own, on Nov. 29  in front of a picture of himself and his wife meeting Pope Benedict.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Irish pub owner reflects on God’s guidance in his life

For Irish immigrant Pat Troy, “faith is everything.” At age 70, Troy is surrounded by his family and friends and... Read more

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Pope Benedict reflects on Bavarian Advent traditions

On the evening of Dec. 2, Pope Benedict XVI enjoyed a traditional Bavarian Advent without leaving Rome courtesy of a... Read more