Tag Archives: Italy

Pope marks Italy’s birthday

The hypocrisy of the Catholic Church and its leaders is surpassed only by the ignorance and stupidity of its adherents. To say that the Church contributed to education, literature and the arts couldn’t be further from the truth. The Catholic … Continue reading

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Nearly 100 Egyptians reach Italy amid Arab exodus

Not a good sign for nations in southern Europe, particularly those on the Mediterranean. This wave of immigrants may be only the beginning if unrest continues throughout the Middle East; and there is no indication to the contrary. TGO Refer … Continue reading

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Opponents and West press Mubarak after 6 killed

I find it amazing that in today’s world there are still leaders who remain in power for decades. The only other country where a dictator has ruled for this length of time (that I’m aware of) is Cuba, where Fidel … Continue reading

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What’s in a name? For the pope, a lot

Really? I’m certain that the first thing on the minds of Catholic parents is to give their child a Christian name; what a bunch of crappola! These old fuddy-duddys at the Vatican, beginning with the Pope, eat manure in bucket … Continue reading

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Cardinal: pope stunned by anti-Christian violence

Why would the Pope be surprised by this? Religions have been intolerant of one another since they were invented 2500 years ago. In fact, the Catholic Church is responsible for tens if not hundreds of thousands of deaths, not to … Continue reading

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Vatican Bank mired in laundering scandal

The corruption of the Roman Catholic Church is greater than most people can possibly imagine, as it involves other entities which are viewed as “law-abiding” organizations. Catholics across the globe, ignorant and blind to the whole thing, continue to subsidize … Continue reading

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Pope puts stamp on church future with new cardinals

It’s truly remarkable that the Roman Catholic Church, this corrupt organization of misfits, is still in business and still popular. Throughout the ages this church has been guilty of all kinds of crimes against humanity, not the least of which … Continue reading

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Saudi prince convicted of murdering servant at London hotel

Whether this man serves a complete life sentence is unknown, but what he deserves is to be slaughtered like a pig. Unfortunately, he’ll like it just fine in jail, being that he’s a homosexual. TGO Refer to story below. Source: … Continue reading

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German militants training in Pakistani border area

Now the Germans are getting into the “act.” What is this world coming to? TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By DAVID RISING, Associated Press Writer David Rising, Associated Press Writer ISLAMABAD – The video at first seems … Continue reading

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Pope meets with head of under-fire Vatican bank: report

Is it any surprise that the Vatican Bank is being investigated for money laundering? As stated numerous times on this Blog, the Roman Catholic Church is one of the most corrupt organizations on the planet. It really is a travesty … Continue reading

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Italian victims of pedophilic clerics gather

What the Catholic Church and its perverted clergy have done to tens if not hundreds of thousands of children throughout its 1000-plus year reign is disgusting. This institution should be shut down for good. Further, all priests AND nuns (people … Continue reading

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Vatican bank investigated for money laundering

As I’ve been stating for quite some time, the Vatican (Catholic Church) is one of the most corrupt organizations on the planet. The Church is nothing more than a business, a business selling religion to the gullible, ignorant masses that … Continue reading

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The ‘new Dubai’? Libya open for business

I had an opportunity to travel to Libya and work with AECOM in Tripoli but decided against it. Looking back now, that may have been a mistake. Of course, hindsight is 20/20. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press … Continue reading

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Italian expose on gay priests ‘troubles’ the church

The photograph below is a classic. It’s about time that the Catholic Church is exposed for what it truly is and always has been; a corrupt organization comprised of frauds and hypocrites. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press … Continue reading

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Church blasts gay priests leading ‘double life’

If all the gay and/or pedophile priests within the Catholic Church were to leave the priesthood, as instructed by the Catholic Church, their numbers would drop from approximately 400,000 priests worldwide to about 150,000; and that’s a conservative estimate. The … Continue reading

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Two-thirds of Britain would ban the Islamic veil: poll

What’s wrong with the people in these western European countries? Why don’t they like the bee-keeper suits? Personally, I think they look extremely sexy; check out the woman in the photograph below. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press … Continue reading

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Pope shuffles Vatican bureaucracy before vacation

What the Pope should do is shuffle himself right out of the Vatican if he can’t even put on a hat (Saturn) by himself. And doesn’t the Monsignor look cute in his black and pink outfit? TGO Refer to story … 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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Pope meets with head of scandal-tainted Legion

More BS from the Pope… There is absolutely no way that the Vatican was unaware that Rev. Marciel Maciel, founder and leader of the fanatical Legionaries of Christ, wasn’t a scum-bag of the highest order. Vatican officials, including Pope Benedict … Continue reading

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Bishop: 100 cases in 10 yrs for Italy priest abuse

Knowing the Catholic Church and how it operates, one would probably be correct in assuming that the estimate given to the media by Monsignor Mariano Crociata is quite conservative. In fact, adding another zero to their estimate would probably reflect … Continue reading

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Italy bishop asks for trust despite abuse scandal

Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco need not worry. The mindless faithful to the Catholic Church will continue to trust this corrupt institution no matter how many more children are raped, physically abused and/or otherwise sodomized by its priests. After all, this is … Continue reading

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Ash cloud returns, disrupts European flights

This volcano in Iceland has really disrupted daily activities in Europe since last month. Incredible how much we depend on the airline industry, not just for travel but also for the exchange of goods between countries. TGO Refer to story … Continue reading

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Star-gazing brings Vatican’s chief astronomer ‘closer to God’

How cute, the man pictured below says that looking at the stars brings him closer to God… What a bunch of crappola! And how much of a hypocrisy is it that the Vatican has an observatory? For what, to look … Continue reading

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Pope all but endorses authenticity of Turin Shroud

More BS from the Pope… The article below states that “… Benedict didn’t raise the scientific questions that surround the linen and whether it might be a medieval forgery. Instead, he delivered a powerful meditation on the faith that holds … Continue reading

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Shroud of Turin ‘mirrors’ human suffering: pope

Yes, here we have yet another of those fantasies devout Christians believe in, the Shroud of Turin; supposedly used to wrap the body of Jesus Christ during burial. By the way, carbon dating of this cloth showed that it dated … Continue reading

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Rome priest on trial for abuse in Vatican backyard

The following paragraph, making reference to the priest currently on trial, Ruggero Conti, is taken verbatim from the article below: “In police interrogations, the boys — some as young as 13 at the time of the alleged abuse — said … Continue reading

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Pope hails anti-pedophilia group

More BS from the Pope. What is really disgusting about this entire pedophilia issue is that the Pope, as well as other top Vatican leaders, had knowledge of sexual and physical abuse on children in Catholic churches and schools throughout … 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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Few flights resume in Europe, ash cloud disrupts

That volcano in Iceland sure has made a mess of things in Europe. The airline industry has suffered quite a bit because of it, not to mention the thousands of people stranded in airports. In today’s world an event such … Continue reading

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Europe struggles with Muslim dress code

There was a time, not too long ago in fact, when I was opposed to women wearing burqas. The reason for this is that I thought it was demoralizing to them and demonstrated how oppressive Islam has been and continues … Continue reading

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Snapshots of Catholic priests accused of abuse

More of the same… Your Catholic Church doing its “holy work.” Unfortunately, the “work” (sexual abuse, rape, etc.) is being done on the most vulnerable individuals: children. In the meantime, church leaders are covering up for their sick, perverted brethren. … Continue reading

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AP IMPACT: Predator priests shuffled around globe

A long article, but one which is well worth reading for all of you Catholic apologists out there. I’ll state it again: the catholic Church is the most corrupt organization on the planet… period! Refer to story below. Source: Associated … Continue reading

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Vatican blasts anti-Catholic ‘hate’ campaign

What a bunch of crap that accusations against the Pope for covering up the actions of pedophile priests is a campaign against him for his opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage! The Catholic Church has always been opposed to those … Continue reading

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Predator priest cases in Italy only ‘tip of iceberg’: lawyer

Stories of pedophile priests in the Roman Catholic Church continue to make the news, and will probably continue to do so for some time to come. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press by Davide Berretta ROME (AFP) – … Continue reading

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World’s iconic sites go dark to fight global warming

This is cool… It creates awareness for people across the globe in terms of the need to conserve our planet. If nothing else, one would think it brings nations together for a common cause; if only for a moment in … Continue reading

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Warships take new strategy against Somali pirates

DUH!!! I’m not that smart, but have wandered since this “pirating” thing started: why are these dead-beat Somalis in these make-shift boats causing such a ruckus? I mean really folks; most of the major world powers have fleets of battleships, … Continue reading

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Remains of Italian teen believed found in church

Italian and British police have collaborated really well on this case. Hopefully after DNA test results are completed they can apprehend the killer and bring him to justice. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated … Continue reading

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Vatican criticizes condom machines in Rome school

Isn’t the hypocrisy of the Catholic Church off the charts? Here they are denouncing the sale of condoms in high school and their gay, pedophile priests are having sex with kids in grade school. And the Pope’s comment last year … Continue reading

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Pope’s brother says he would testify in abuse case

Isn’t the Roman Catholic Church one of the most depraved organizations on the face of the earth? Everywhere and for their entire existence they have been abusers of those most unable to protect themselves; children. Even more despicable is the … Continue reading

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Stabbing sparks fresh anti-immigration calls in Italy

I was totally unaware that this kind of tension among various nationalities existed in Milan of all places, and in Italy in general. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press ROME (AFP) – Police in Milan are holding four … Continue reading

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