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Robert Mickens

Pearls and Irritations

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Leo XIV: 'Apostle of nonviolence'

Leo XIV: 'Apostle of nonviolence'
30.10.2025 10

Pearls and Irritations

Robert Mickens

The Pope, the media and the 'normalisation' of Trump

The Pope, the media and the 'normalisation' of Trump
21.10.2025 10

Pearls and Irritations

Robert Mickens

Spiritual malpractice: The Vatican's dodgy saint-making business

05.07.2025 10

Pearls and Irritations

Robert Mickens

Pope Francis' parting gift to the Church: a messy conclave

05.05.2025 9

Pearls and Irritations

Robert Mickens

New cardinals, an aging pope and the upcoming conclave

Again, the question arises: could Francis retire? If he were to do so, it would make papal resignations normal. Pope Francis turns 88 on Dec. 17....

22.12.2024 5

Pearls and Irritations

Robert Mickens