Bethlehem’s frontiers blur as tourists swarm Manger Square
Bethlehem now a crowded grid of buses, traffic and olive wood stalls surrounding the Church of the Nativity. Despite economic strain and ongoing conflict, visitors insist the city’s sacred link remains undeniable as they seek the birthplace’s authenticity amid modern disruption.
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Pope John Paul II Backed by Italian Abolitionists
Sergio D Elia of Hands Off Cain said Pope John Paul II has become a global reference against the death penalty, urging Italy's government and Parliament to abolish it. The remarks frame Italy as a model for those seeking abolition and for victims of capital punishment.
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Sergio D’elia
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Carl Sagan dies at 62 after battle with illness
Astronomer Carl Sagan, famed for Cosmos and The Dragons of Eden, died at 62 in Ithaca New York from pneumonia after a two year bone marrow disease. He inspired millions with his science writing and television, won the 1978 Pulitzer Prize, and helped shape public understanding of the universe.
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