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Quebec’s Bill 62 Bans Face Coverings For Public Workers

Joyce Grant — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 00:58:47 +0000

People in Quebec are worried that Muslim women could be denied certain public services, after the government passed a "religious neutrality" bill.
The province's Bill 62 was passed by the Quebec provincial government on Oct. 18. It says that people who work for the government in certain jobs must have their face uncovered. It also requires people who are using government services -- for instance, riding a bus or using a library -- must do so with their face uncovered.
It also bans public workers, like doctors and teachers, from covering their face while they are working.

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Pope Francis Chosen As Time’s Person Of The Year

Joyce Grant — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 01:12:39 +0000

Time Magazine has named Pope Francis its “Person of the Year” for 2013.

The magazine has been handing out the honour each year since 1927.

Time chose the pope “for his strong leadership, humility and concern for the poor.” They said he has “brought new energy to the church.”

On March 13, 2013, the Catholic Church chose Argentinian-born Jorge Mario Bergoglio to be its new pope; he later selected the name Pope Francis.

The pope lives simply, in a modest apartment. He drives around in a 30-year-old vehicle, although he could—as past popes have done—own expensive cars.

Pope Francis, 77, strongly believes in helping the poor.

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Pope Francis A Lover Of The Poor

Joyce Grant — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 03:32:56 +0000

The new pope has been chosen; he will be known as Pope Francis.

The pope was selected by cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church in Italy last Wednesday.

In a special meeting known as a “conclave,” the cardinals voted to elect Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina to be the new pope.

The pope is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church and its more than a billion followers around the world. It is the first time a pope from Latin America has been chosen.

The new pope was chosen after the last pope, Pope Benedict XVI, resigned. It was the first time in 600 years a pope had resigned.

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The Pope Steps Down

Joyce Grant — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:45:08 +0000

In a historic move, the Pope has resigned his position as head of the Roman Catholic Church.

He is the first pope to resign in 600 years.

Pope Benedict XVI (Benedict the 16th) announced his decision on Monday.

He said he has been losing strength and can no longer perform the tasks required of him. He is 85 years old.

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Pope’s Butler On Trial For Leaking Documents

Joyce Grant — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:50 +0000

The Pope’s butler is on trial.

The Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church around the world. The current Pope is Pope Benedict XVI.

The Pope’s butler is named Paolo Gabriele.

His job is to look after the personal needs of the Pope—for instance, serve the Pope his meals and help him dress.

Naturally, he has access to some very private areas of the Vatican, like the Pope’s bedroom and other rooms.

For months, Italian media have been publishing private information about the Catholic Church. No one knew where the media got the information.

It looks like the butler may have done it.

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