Pope John Paul II was elected to the papacy following the death of the popular "Smiling Pope", Pope John Paul, after just 33 days in office. Cardinal Karol Wojtyla of Poland took the name of Pope John Paul II in deference to his predecessor. At just 58 years old, the new Pope became the youngest … Continue reading December 27, 1983 – Pope John Paul II visits the man who attempted to assassinate him almost two years earlier
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Pope Francis expands Vatican drone program
Pope Francis has ordered a major expansion of the Vatican's controversial drone program, calling it necessary to protect the church. "The Vatican has many enemies around the world, and we must take the necessary steps to defend the church and ourselves," Pope Francis said in an official statement. "Unmanned drones are the most effective way … Continue reading Pope Francis expands Vatican drone program
November 1 1512 Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling opens to public
On November 1st 1512, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, one of Italian artist Michelangelo's finest works, was exhibited to the public for the first time. Michelangelo Buonarroti, the greatest of the Italian Renaissance artists, was born in the small village of Caprese in 1475. The son of a government administrator, he grew … Continue reading November 1 1512 Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling opens to public
July 4 2012 China Daily Mail Headlines
China Needs to Ease One-Child Policy, State Researchers Say Posted by China Daily Mail ⋅ July 4, 2012 ⋅ Leave a Comment Chinese government researchers called on the nation to ease its one-child policy as soon as possible to cope with an aging population and labour shortage. One option is allowing all people to have a … Continue reading July 4 2012 China Daily Mail Headlines
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