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  1. The Right Coast

    Pope Francis Removes Anti-Communist Archbishop from Key Vatican Post to Pave Way for Deal with the Chinese Regime | The Epoch Times

    By Thomas A. Smith

    A senior archbishop known for his strong opposition to the Communist regime in China has been removed from a key post in the Vatican by Pope Francis. The move is…

  2. The Right Coast

    Clergy and Lay Scholars Issue Filial Correction of Pope Francis

    By Thomas A. Smith

    A group of clergy and lay scholars from around the world have taken the very rare step of presenting Pope Francis with a formal filial correction, accusing him of propagating…

  3. The Right Coast

    So Long, Wojtyla and Caffarra. Here Comes the Francis Family – Settimo Cielo – Blog – L Espresso

    By Thomas A. Smith

    The earthquake that has changed the face of the Pontifical Academy for Life has also struck the institute for studies on marriage and the family created by John Paul II…

  4. The Right Coast

    Vatican diplomat to the U.S. recalled amid child pornography investigation | America Magazine

    By Thomas A. Smith

    A Vatican priest working in the Holy See's embassy in Washington has been recalled after U.S. officials flagged possible violations of child pornography laws, the Vatican said on Sept. 15.via…

  5. ImmigrationProf Blog

    Pope Francis Approves 20 Action Points Re: Refugees and Migrants

    By immigrationprof

    Migrant Boat, Photo by Matt Brown The Vatican’s Section on Migrants & Refugees has issued two papers of interest to immprofs -- Responding to Refugees and Migrants: Twenty Action Points…

  6. The Right Coast

    Speak for Venezuela, Pope Francis – WSJ

    By Thomas A. Smith

    When Pope Francis wants to make the objects of his disfavor feel his sting, he s never lacked for words especially when it involves the U.S. But when it comes…

  7. The Right Coast

    Vacationing with Vladimir – BBC News

    By Thomas A. Smith

    The Russian president likes his outdoor pursuits. Here he is in Siberia.via www.bbc.comTrump would look like -- no, I just don't want to imagine him with his shirt off. Obama…

  8. The Right Coast

    Constituent Assembly will mortgage Venezuela s future, Vatican says Catholic Philly

    By Thomas A. Smith

    VATICAN CITY (CNS) In a strongly worded statement, the Vatican called on the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to respect the will of the people and respect the nation…

  9. The Right Coast

    Venezuela opens disputed new constituent assembly – BBC News

    By Thomas A. Smith

    President Nicolás Maduro says the new body, which has the power to rewrite the constitution, is needed to bring peace after months of crisis.But the opposition sees the assembly as…

  10. The Right Coast

    The Drug-Fueled Homosexual Scandal Allegations at the Holy Office | ncregister.com

    By Thomas A. Smith

    He said the extent of homosexual practice in the Vatican has never been worse, despite efforts begun by Benedict XVI to root out sexual deviancy from the curia after the…