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The modernization of the monarchies

August 1, 2014 · by Johan · in History, Politics

One of the strongest traditions of the monarchical institutions has been the steadfast view that a monarch reigns until death, unless exceptional political circumstances have forced the incumbent out prematurely. The only traditional exception to this rule has been the…

Can pope Francis make a change?

April 1, 2013 · by Johan · in Politics

Pope Benedict XVI’s unexpected stepping down from his office made way for the election of Cardinal Bergoglio as pope Francis. A new pope from a new part of the World and with a new, never before used papal name, apparently…

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