Joan of Arc

Vatican: Vatican't! (Newsflash to Rome From Joan of Arc)

Carol Muske-Dukes | Posted 05.28.2012

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Would Joan of Arc have fought for the current Catholic crowd in Rome? How would they have "contained" her -- just as they seek to "contain" the good nuns? Would she have died for the Vatican Boys Club? Or would she have raised the banner of the Sisters?

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The Vatican Lays A Cunning Trap For American Nuns

Mary C. Johnson | Posted 05.23.2012

Read More: Catholic Church, Catholicism, Gender and Religion, Jesus, Joan of Arc, Catholic Nuns, Vatican, American Nuns, Religion News

At the end of this month, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious will meet to formulate a response to a Vatican trap whose cunning is best appreciated within the long tradition of religious authorities who craft impossible dilemmas for those they perceive as threats.

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PHOTOS: Happy Birthday Joan Of Arc

AP | THOMAS ADAMSON | Posted 05.02.2012

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ORLEANS, France -- The normally tranquil city of Orleans is buzzing with festivities over the next two weeks to mark the 600th birthday of one of Fran...

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Poll Position: Is It Important To Look For LGBT Figures In History? Vote Now!

Posted 04.20.2012

Read More: Lgbt, Lesbian History, Gay History, Transgender, Poll Position, Titanic, Lesbian, Joan of Arc, Poll, Lgbt History, Gay, Transgender History, Gay Voices News

It's Friday and you know what that means: Another chance to vote in our weekly Poll Position feature. Today we're interested in hearing your opinio...

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7 Things You THOUGHT You Knew About Joan Of Arc

Nancy Goldstone | Posted 04.03.2012

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One of the difficulties in writing about an iconic figure like Joan of Arc is that so much has been published about her that many people feel they already know her story and that there is nothing new to tell. But separating fact from fiction is harder than it looks.

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The Sound Of Joan Of Arc

Posted 03.27.2012

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In a rare and masterful combination of old avant-garde film and contemporary classical music, "Voices of Light" will provide a new, sensual experience...

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Arresting Images From A National Heroine's 600th Birthday

Posted 01.06.2012

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Nicholas Sarkozy, the President of France, marked the 600th anniversary of Joan of Arc's birth by giving a grand speech about political unity today. T...

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Sarkozy Strikes Against Extreme-Right Party Seeking To Co-Opt Joan Of Arc

AP | MICHEL EULER | Posted 03.07.2012

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DOMREMY-LA-PUCELLE, France — With a big dollop of patriotism, French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Friday struck back at far-right nationalists w...

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Sword Returned To D.C.'s Joan Of Arc's Statue

The Huffington Post | Posted 12.12.2011

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WASHINGTON -- Joan of Arc has her sword back, just in time for her 600th birthday next year. For years, those who have gazed out over the skyline ...

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Lessons Learned From the Appointment of Elizabeth Warren

Pearl Korn | Posted 05.25.2011

Some are dissatisfied with the president for not going through a confirmation process in the Senate with Elizabeth Warren. His concerns were real about getting the 60 votes to override the filibuster that was certain to come from the Republicans.

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Lauren Conrad Interviews Joan of Arc

Martin Marks | Posted 05.25.2011

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Joan of Arc has maintained a balance between her strongly rooted faith, the latest fashion trends, and an exotic beauty regimen. Lauren Conrad was granted a rare glimpse into the life of the Maid of Orleans.

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The Dark Horse: Joan of Arc, Elliot Smith and Me

Jon Foreman | Posted 05.25.2011

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You can't be a hero without adversity. Every knight has his dragon to slay, every Joan of Arc has her Hundred Year War. Only when something goes against you, are you afforded the opportunity to be a hero.

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Do You Live in a Box?

Lisa Guest | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Religion, Politics, Joan of Arc, God, Group Think, Erica Jong, Sex, Individualism, Thinking Outside the Box, Healthy Living News

I have a persecution complex. I'm afraid of speaking my truth. I don't believe in mainstream. I'm not impressed with fluff or fun or fanfare.

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Ten Tremendous Women Who Never Married

Samara O'Shea | Posted 11.17.2011

The following women serve as a sweet reminder that you don't need anyone but yourself to live an incredible life and have people remember you long after you're gone.

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Feeling Normal?

Jayne Lyn Stahl | Posted 05.25.2011

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I grew up in a place, Bayside, New York; a place where, when I mentioned Nietzsche, the woman who lived above me asked, "if you take Penicillin, will it cure that?"

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Sarah Palin: The Patriarchy In A Skirt

Dr. Judith Rich | Posted 05.25.2011

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As women, we will not achieve our dreams of true equality by playing the patriarchal game. We must teach the dominant paradigm a new way to play.

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