Vatican dusts down deadly sin list to include environmental pollution

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Eternal damnation awaits those who pollute the environment says close ally of the Pope

The Pope's right hand man and head of the Apostolic Penitentiary has outlined seven new deadly sins which include environmental pollution, causing social injustice and genetic modification. Monsignor...

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