Tag Archives: Catholic Church

R&D from Prepd: The Vatileaks Scandal

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Logan Scisco

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R&D from Prepd: Pope Francis Visit to the U.S.

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Logan Scisco

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R&D from Prepd: President Obama’s Visit with Pope Francis

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Logan Scisco

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R&D from Prepd: Pope Francis

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Logan Scisco

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Big R&D: North and South Korea Exchange Fire, Irish Debt Crisis Leads to Collapse of Government, and the Future of Terror Trials and Detention

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here is your big R&D for November 23rd North, South Korea exchange fire; 2 marines killed from the Associated Press North and South Korea exchanged artillery fire today after North Korea shelled an island near their disputed sea border. Two … Continue reading →

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R&D: Hoax in Georgia of a Russian Invasion, North Korean Sanctions, and the Catholic Church Under Fire in Europe

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D top five for March 15th: Russian invasion hoax has Georgia opposition in uproar from the Christian Science Monitor North Korea under Tightening Sanctions from the International Crisis Group Pope Remains Silent as Abuse Allegations Hit Close … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: U.S. Extemp Questions for the Week of November 10th-16th, 2009

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Logan Scisco

1. If healthcare reform fails, is Obama’s presidency doomed? 2. Should Obama get rid of “don’t ask, don’t tell”? 3. Did failures in U.S. intelligence lead to the Fort Hood shooting? 4. Should Obama have attended the Berlin Wall celebrations? … Continue reading →

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Extemp Questions for the Week of May 13th-19th, 2009

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Logan Scisco

1. Can Russia play a constructive role in the Middle East peace process? 2. Has the pope’s visit to the Middle East achieved its goals? 3. Is the French economic model better than the Anglo-Saxon economic model? 4. Should the … Continue reading →

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Topic Brief: Pope Benedict XVI’s Visit to America

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Logan Scisco

Overview The Pope was touring America past week. In his first visit to the US, Pope Benedict XVI went on a five day tour of New York City and Washington D.C. During the tour he met with President Bush, held … Continue reading →

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