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Will socialism or corruption sink Europe’s most Catholic state?

April 01, 2019 • by Rev. Ben Johnson

Will socialism or corruption sink Europe’s most Catholic state?

The island nation of Malta has long enjoyed a reputation as perhaps the most Catholic nation in the world. However, some analysts believe socialism is gaining adherents, with Labour Party member George Vella about to become president this Friday – and its popularity is due in large part to widespread corruption. Continue Reading...

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Will socialism or corruption sink Europe’s most Catholic state?

Will socialism or corruption sink Europe’s most Catholic state?

Latest Posts

Study finds crony capitalists believe markets in America are already too free

President Trump visits Grand Rapids, promises to turn it into Detroit

The biggest beneficiaries of the success sequence

Ben Shapiro and the alt-right smear

No, Mr. President, we don’t need more socialist policies

The portable Trinity: Embracing the divine life of daily work

‘The Road to Serfdom’ at 75: Reflecting on Hayek’s enduring work

The reason statists always think things are getting worse

Is the Boeing 737 MAX safe? Who should decide?

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