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Race, religion and the Black Madonna

Mystery and controversy surround the dark-skinned religious icon who represents the Virgin Mary throughout the Catholic world.

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Confession as therapy in the Middle Ages

The line between confession and counselling has been blurred for centuries.

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A wee spot of bother

Euphemisms can both appear to diminish experiences while at the same time making them easier to talk about. Carrie Hynds, who experienced the latter part of Northern Ireland’s “Troubles”, explores the relationship between language and trauma.

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An animated almanac for the modern world

Discover why Thomas Coleman wanted to make a medieval folding almanac relevant to the modern world and see the film for yourself.

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  • Positive Catholics : we are a peer support network of Christians living with HIV.
  • Positive Catholics : we are a peer support network of Christians living with HIV.
  • Positive Catholics : we are a peer support network of Christians living with HIV.
  • Positive Catholics : we are a peer support network of Christians living with HIV.
  • Positive Catholics : we are a peer support network of Christians living with HIV.
  • Positive Catholics : we are a peer support network of Christians living with HIV.
  • The torture of Roman Catholics by monsters in hell, with Charon ferrying more departed souls over the river Styx. Engraving with etching.
  • Daniel O'Connell and the devil represented as the Siamese twins joined at the chest; representing alleged atrocities by Roman Catholics. Coloured etching attributed to A. Sharpshooter, 1829.
  • AIDS and God and you / Catholic AIDS Link.
  • When a friend has AIDS... / Catholic AIDS Link.
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