Further persecution from the Vatican against faithful Catholics. Oh Lord, how long?

If you read the George Norris segment of Profiles in Courage, I'm sure you'll conclude it could easily be adapted to Speaker Mike Johnson last week.

At fascinating session on Africa & media w. Adam Clayton Powell, III & Steve Goodman, who both know a lot about Africa.

Japanese military dropped LEAFLETS denying power of A-Bomb, I meant to say.

Pope Benedict XVI was elected to the papacy on this day in 2005.

Pope Benedict XVI used to wear red shoes during his papacy which represented the blood of Catholic martyrs spilt through the centuries following in the footsteps of Christ.

The German Pope, two months after his

Convinced now Noel Coward's 'Uncle Harry' ditty influenced Biden's suggestion Uncle Bosie was eaten by cannibals: of his missionary relatives, Coward sang: 'A few of them gotten beaten up/In the course of their rampages/My great Aunt Maude got eaten up/ while singing Rock of Ages

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Jordan is longtime supporter of Palestinian cause & is also nine cooperation w. Israel on security matters, Kethevane Gorjestani wisely notes on the The Debate – France 24, & Rouzbeh Parsi also warns futute counterstrikes by Israel may not be universally supported in Middle East.

Macbeth was truly unforgettable at Shakespeare Theatre Company. RALPH FIENNES TH • #MacbethTheShow🍔✨️ stole the show, of course, & IndiraVarma was a devastating Lady MacBeth. But bouquets to Steffan Rohdri for boffo performance as Banquo and his Ghost.

At Shakespeare Theatre Company, anxiously awaiting Ralph Fiennes to appear as Macbeth & IndiraVarma as Lady Macbeth.

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After listening spellbound for 90 minutes, am convinced Mario Frangoulis is the Greek Mario Lanza,--who the world tragically lost at age 38.

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Today is 2 years since my friend Vladimir Kara-Murza was sentenced to #Russia prison for opposing the war with #Ukraine . I worked with him for many years. He was integral to the #Magnitsky campaign. He needs medical help and he to be released NOW!
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Mightily impressed w. report by Carys Garland on EU Migration Pact on The Debate – France 24& she set stage nicely for François Picard to move into the discussion. I see bigger things ahead for Carys!

Made decision to start watching The Debate – France 24, as I used to do every night for yrs. A little unusual watching on my computer, but fascinating to hear discussion on new EU pact on migration & truly uplifting to see François Picard in control once again.