Blessing of the Animals

Dawkins at Duke: Just the Facts, Ma'am

Bill Chameides | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bill Chameides

At times, with its mention of Web sites and the suggestion that people organize and send money, Richard Dawkins' lecture on Sunday had the feel of a political rally. Most of the time, however, it was pretty glorious science.

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The St. Francis Blessing Of The Animals (PHOTOS)

Posted 05.25.2011

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At this time every year, people bring their animals along with them to church to get blessed by Catholic priests. This ceremony commemorates St. Fran...

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