Word: roman
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...Unfit for the Sacrament? As a devout roman catholic, I am deeply troubled by the declaration of some American Catholic bishops that pro-life politicians who vote against church teachings on abortion should be denied Communion [June 21]. The conservative political undercurrent is painfully obvious. Taking Communion is a highly personal and profound experience. To politicize it for any reason is shameful. George Nessman Walnut Creek...
...He’s taught courses on translation in the Roman Republic, and whatever the Core morphs into, he’ll be a central player in teaching to the larger undergraduate community on Greek and Roman history,” Thomas said...
Luraghi has published work mainly on Greek tryanny, focusing on the Archaic Age, as well as on Greek and Roman historiography...
Even in the center of the city this rule holds. An excavated and beautifully restored Roman baths complex opens up some public space next to a street lined with banks. Beirut is truly a city in transition. It’s impossible to escape the scars of a civil war that ended 13 years ago. But it’s also impossible to ignore the burgeoning development that will soon allow Beirut to achieve its former glory...
...thaw in relations with Libya includes a lifting of travel restrictions, and this North African nation is becoming a hot spot for American travelers. The accommodations aren't exactly five star (yet), but the rewards can be great. The country contains ancient Tuareg settlements and some of the best Roman ruins outside Italy. Obtaining a visa can be tough, so for now it's best to go with a tour operator, like Mountain Travel Sobek, which led the first U.S. tour group into Libya, in April, and plans several more excursions this year...