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Politics and the Pope

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Will the Pope's visit to Cuba change anything, and what does the Trayvon Martin case tell us about America? It's all in today's pick of the world papers.

IN THE PAPERS
By Elena CASAS

El Pais says the aim of the Pope's visit to Cuba isn't really to change the regime there, but rather to increase the Church's influence, while the Miami Herald says the visit is good PR for lots of people, but won't really change anything.

The Daily Beast looks at the Congressman thrown out of the House for wearing a hoodie in tribute to Trayvon Martin - while the Huffington Post is asking what the story tells us about America.

The Guardian goes back over the case of 63 African migrants who died stranded on a boat in the Mediterranean last year - and tries to find out who was responsible.

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Politics and the Pope.

by Anonyme - 30/03/2012 - 10:11

Religion is Political,the first socialist Christ was executed because he spoke of equality for the poor.Totally alien to the powers of the first century and today.Unfortunately they cant execute all socialist,or the church.However they have manage to segerate the two..And by the way.all rulers of Europe would first have to be approved by the Pope.Just a little information for the broadcasters and media.Call it an education lesson free of charge.

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