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Morrissey performs live on stage at Wembley Arena on March 14, 2020, in London.

’80s rock frontman Morrissey implores Pope Francis to condemn ‘abomination’ of bullfighting

Sep 4, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Morrissey, the mononymous frontman of the legendary ’80s British rock band the Smiths, has sent Francis a letter imploring the... Read more

An activist from PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) holds a sign that reads “la corrida e peccato” (“bullfighting is a sin”), temporarily interrupted Pope Francis’ catechesis during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 7, 2024.

Animal rights activists plead with Pope Francis to end bullfighting

Aug 7, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Two activists connected to PETA temporarily interrupted Pope Francis’ Wednesday audience in Vatican City, calling on him to take action... Read more

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Animal rights activists disrupt Mass, accuse priest of 'murdering' cat

Aug 29, 2012

A group of animal rights activists disrupted Mass at the Church of the Miraculous Virgin in Lima, Peru, lobbing insults... Read more