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“No ‘bats’ required in our belfry.”

Christ Church cathedral is getting a new 2.4 million-dollar Bell Spire with 4 custom-cast bronze bells. However, there will be no need for a bell-ringer as they will be operated electronically.

Christ Church cathedral is getting a new 2.4 million-dollar Bell Spire with 4 custom-cast bronze bells. However, there will be no need for a bell-ringer as they will be operated electronically.

“Go on, Eve. Try this GMO Arctic Apple.”

The genetically modified Arctic Apple, which doesn't brown after cutting, is set to receive approval in the USA and Canada; a decision which, because of cross-pollination, could destroy the B.C Organic Apple Industry.

The genetically modified “Arctic Apple”, which doesn’t turn brown after being cut, is about to receive approval in the USA and Canada; a decision which, because of cross-pollination, could destroy the B.C Organic Apple Industry.

Et Tu Tutu?

Archbishop Desmond Tutu,  travelled to Fort McMurray and added his voice to the growing international opposition to Alberta oilsands  development, calling the industry "filth".   [but he didn't cycle there from South Africa]

Archbishop Desmond Tutu travelled to Fort McMurray and added his voice to the growing international opposition to Alberta oilsands development, calling the industry “filth”.
[but he didn’t cycle there from South Africa!]

“Cad”bury

Muslims have declared jihad on the British Chocolate company after Pork was found in "Dairy Milk" chocolate bars.

Muslims have declared jihad on the British Chocolate company after traces of Pork were found in “Dairy Milk” chocolate bars.

St Peter’s “Rock Star” Pope celebrates 1-year anniversary

Pope Francis  has had an eventful first year,  named Time magazine's "Man of the Year" and appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine.

Pope Francis has had an eventful first year, named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year”, portrayed in graffiti as a superhero, and  appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine.

Ragnarök: The end of the world February 22nd

And if not tomorrow, then as soon as we run out of water

According to Viking legend, the world will end tomorrow.   [And if not tomorrow, then in the near future as the Earth runs out of water]

Angry Birds!

Animal Rights groups are pleading with the Pope Francis to stop releasing Doves in St perter's Square after several incidents where the peace symbols became sitting ducks for preditory crows and gulls

“Doves of Peace”, released by Pope Francis in front of the crowds in St Perter’s Square, became sitting ducks for predatory crows and gulls

Crystal Methodist?

Paul Flowers, a Methodist Minister and former Chairman of Britain's Co-operative Bank, was caught on film buying crystal meth and other illegal drugs.

Paul Flowers, a Methodist Minister and former Chairman of Britain’s Co-operative Bank, was caught on film buying crystal meth and other illegal drugs.

Benjamin Britten’s 100th Anniversary, St Cecilia’s Day Nov. 22nd 2013

"Blessed Cecilia come down and inspire composing mortals with immortal fire"

“Blessed Cecilia, appear and inspire composing mortals with immortal fire”

In-hail Mary

Pope Francis jokes that he is a pharmacist; promoting prayer as a medicine for the heart and offering "prescription" boxes  containing rosaries to pilgrims in St Peter's Square

Pope Francis  promotes prayer as a “medicine for the heart” and offers “prescription” boxes containing rosaries resembling pill packets to pilgrims in St Peter’s Square