Pope’s ‘doves of peace’ attacked by other birds at Vatican

Pope’s ‘doves of peace’ attacked by other birds at Vatican

Today, two white doves, a symbol of the hope for peace, were released from a window in the Lateran Palace by children standing next to the Pope… and immediately attacked by other birds. It happened, not just in front of the Pope, but before a large crowd that had gathered in St. Peter’s Square to hear him give the Angelus Prayer.

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My Philips PhiliShave beard trimmer finally died, …

My Philips PhiliShave beard trimmer finally died, after serving me for almost 12 years.  Today it was replaced by a Remington trimmer – device of scary possibilities.  Next time you see me, I’ll probably be scarred, bandaged and slightly bleeding, but with inexplicably handsome beard.