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The Catholic Church

Below is a listing of countries and their approximate total population, with the population/percentage of Catholics in each. As one might expect, the numbers are staggering. Of the almost 6 1/2 billion people on Earth, over 1 billion are Catholics. … Continue reading

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Italy appeals rights court’s school crucifix ban

Obviously, being that I’m an American and we have such a thing as the separation between Church and State in this country, I would also have an issue with having crucifixes in public schools. Therefore I can understand Italian mother … Continue reading

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Floods kill 15 in Poland as rivers swell to record levels

I’ve never understood how people can die in a flood, unless they’re careless of course. Unlike tidal waves (tsunamis) or earthquakes, which can strike without warning, floods are quite predictable. If there have been long periods of torrential rains and … Continue reading

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Lithuanian court reverses ban on gay pride parade

I never understood these gay pride parades. What’s the point? Heterosexuals don’t have heterosexual pride parades. What is it about being gay that one has to celebrate and be so proud about? We’re all human beings aren’t we? It seems … Continue reading

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A glance at flight disruptions due to volcanic ash

What a mess! TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By The Associated Press The Associated Press Tue Apr 20, 5:36 pm ET Airspace throughout northern and central Europe was gradually reopening Tuesday, with about half of all regular flights operating according to … Continue reading

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World populations by country

For information, below are the latest population figures for all of the countries in the world. Notice that China and India make up almost 40% of the total world population. That is amazing! TGO Source: Wikipedia Rank Country / Territory … Continue reading

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