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Capital Region Boy to be Blessed by the Pope
Capital Region Boy to be Blessed by the Pope
Capital Region Boy to be Blessed by the Pope
Landon LaChance has neurofibromatosis, a rare, genetic disorder that causes his skin to change color, or causes non-cancerous tumors to form.  He's been suffering with the disease for almost his entire life. He will be the recipient of a wish from the Make-a-Wish foundation and he has chosen to be blessed by Pope Francis...
Pope Francis Drops the F-Bomb [Watch]
Pope Francis Drops the F-Bomb [Watch]
Pope Francis Drops the F-Bomb [Watch]
Whoops! In what some are calling a verbal stumble, not a hot-mic mishap, Pope Francis slipped a pretty serious word into his prayer. The pope, who is a native Spanish speaker, meant to say "caso," which is Italian for "example" or "case...
Pope Resigns
Pope Resigns
Pope Resigns
The Vatican announced this morning that the 85-year-old Pope Benedict will resign on February 28th, because he doesn’t feel he has the strength to keep up with his duties.  He was quoted in the Herald Scotland as saying he’s personally noticed his strength has been declining recently, "to the extent that I have had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me&
Our Visit To The Vatican in Rome, Italy [Gallery]
Our Visit To The Vatican in Rome, Italy [Gallery]
Our Visit To The Vatican in Rome, Italy [Gallery]
This last vacation was one to remember, and with trusty camera in hand, I wanted to make sure that I got a chance to share a bit of our good fortune with you folks.  And speaking of fortunes--I now present to you the most elaborate, incredible historical landmark you've ever seen in your life.  The pictures can't possibly do it justice, but heaven knows I tried (excuse the pun)