Archive for February 21st, 2010
Mary MacKillop for Sainthood
AUSTRALIA has its first saint, following an announcement of the canonisation of Mother Mary MacKillop by Pope Benedict XVI in Vatican City tonight. The nun, best remembered for her devotion to educating impoverished children, was confirmed a saint during a meeting chaired by the Pope with cardinals and bishops in Rome to consider six candidates [...]
Hurt Locker wins screen writing honour
IRAQ war drama The Hurt Locker enhanced its status as front-runner for next month’s Oscars in Los Angeles after scooping a top prize at the Writers Guild of America (WGA) Awards. The grittywar film earned the best original screenplay honor at the annual Hollywood screenwriters awards night. Mark Boal, who wrote The Hurt Locker after [...]
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