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NEWS STORY
RNS-Pope-Dante: Pope Francis honors the “prophetic poet” Dante Alighieri on the 7th centenary of his death
(RNS) – On the 700th anniversary of his death, Pope Francis paid homage to the late medieval poet Dante Alighieri, who in his masterwork detailing his imaginary journey from Hell to Purgatory and finally Heaven, did not hesitate to condemn the sins of popes and prelates who favored greed above faith. By Claire Giangravè. 900 words. (category: )

COMMENTARY
RNS-Hammerman-Oped: This Passover, kosher pig’s on the menu
(RNS) — Modern Jewish life is filled with kosher pigs, utter inconsistencies we sometimes hardly notice; but they are there, and they are enlightening. We all must learn the difference between pretending and striving, between going halfway in earnest and throwing it all away without giving it half a chance. By Joshua Hammerman. 830 words. (category: k)

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