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St. Francis of Assisi

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May 29th 2009
My first stop was a St. Francis of Assisi Church. Last year, I went to St. Francis's church in Assisi, Italy. I am not Catholic, but I knew that he was a Saint for animals. So, I prayed for my dog Cliff there. He has passed on since then and I wanted to Thank St. Francis for whatever he has given Cliff on his journey. After I have asked more than handful of people where the church is, I somehow a ... read more

South America » Brazil » São Paulo » São Paulo

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Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... ... read more