In any society, she would have been radical for a pop star. But in Ireland, she was revolutionary.
Category: Roman Catholic Church
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The Night Sinead O’Connor Took on the Pope on ‘SNL’
Tearing up a photo was the moment nobody forgot. The performance that preceded it was just as powerful.
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William Byrd: An Essential English Composer for Four Centuries
As the music world celebrates the 400th anniversary of Byrd’s death, it looks back on an artist of nimble styles and stubborn beliefs.
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Flamenco and Fervor: Inside Spain’s El Rocío Pilgrimage
The annual spectacle, featuring fanciful caravans and riders on horseback, and is arguably the most potent visual representation of Andalusian culture.
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‘In Viaggio: The Travels of Pope Francis’ Review: Serene Demeanor, Bracing Message
The New York Times – Movies:The Pontiff travels well. Gianfranco Rosi’s new documentary chronicles his visits to Catholic communities the world over, and he never seems to tire.
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Vatican Pledges to Look Into Emanuela Orlandi Disappearance
The New York Times – Movies:Vatican officials said they would reopen a cold case that has gripped Italians, spawned countless theories and been the subject of a Netflix documentary series.
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A Look Inside New York’s Swirling Kaleidoscope of Faiths
The New York Times – Travel:The city is home to some of the most spiritually and culturally diverse areas in the world. Here are some of them.
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At Qatar’s Church City, Sunday Comes on Friday
The New York Times – Sports:In a nation deeply rooted in Islam, worshipers from other faiths find community in a government-sanctioned island of Christianity on the outskirts of Doha.