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Opinion: The Pope wants priests to lighten up

NPR

Opinion: The Pope wants priests to lighten up toggle caption Andrew Medichini/AP It was a true holiday gift this week to see an opinion piece in The New York Times by Pope Francis. "ometimes we unfortunately come across as bitter, sad priests …," he wrote, "more authoritarian than authoritative … more supercilious than joyful …" His Holiness even shares a …

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1 week, 3 days ago

High school basketball: Friday’s scores for boys’ and girls’ games

LA Times

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL FRIDAY’S RESULTS BOYS Acaciawood 47, Bethel Baptist 38 Adelanto 61, Riverside North 37 AGBU 67, Santa Clara 26 Aliso Niguel 80, Buena Park 45 Alta Loma 64, West Covina 52 Anaheim Canyon 58, Etiwanda 48 Arleta 62, Monroe 29 Banning 52, Arroyo Valley 35 Beverly Hills 53, San Diego 44 Big Bear 82, Hesperia Christian 41 Birmingham …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Minister garlands statue of Italian Tamil scholar Veeramma Munivar

New Indian Express

THOOTHUKUDI: Marking the 344th birth anniversary of Italian Tamil Scholar Veeramma Munivar, Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Minister Geetha Jeevan garlanded his statue at the Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption Church in Kamanayakkanpatti near Kovilpatti on Friday. The birth name of Veeramma Munivar was Constantine Joseph Beschi. He was a jesuit priest who contributed to Tamil literature in the …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Church must learn from abuse victims, Pope Francis says on Belgium trip

The Hindu

Pope Francis said on Saturday the Catholic Church must learn from victims of child sexual abuse, as he was pressed on the issue on the second day of his Belgium visit partially overshadowed by past scandals. Replying at a meeting in Brussels to a scripted question by a representative of an organisation helping abuse victims, the pontiff acknowledged the "atrocious …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

It's a tough time for college presidents, but Tania Tetlow thrives as a trailblazer at Fordham

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pope will visit the Istiqlal mosque in Indonesia on the first stop of an interfaith Asian trip

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5 months ago

Knights of Columbus covers shrine’s mosaics by ex-Jesuit artist accused of abusing women

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Knights of Columbus, the world’s largest Catholic fraternal group, has covered up defining features of the mosaics in its Washington D.C. shrine after the famous ex-Jesuit artist who designed them was accused of abusing women. The influential Catholic charitable organization announced earlier this month that it was covering the works as a sign of solidarity with victims …

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5 months ago

Vatican unveils program for Pope Francis’ trip to Belgium and Luxembourg in September

Associated Press

ROME — The Vatican released on Friday the program for Pope Francis’ trip to Belgium and Luxembourg in late September, where he will celebrate Mass for the faithful, as well as meeting with religious and political authorities. The pope’s visit is timed to coincide with celebrations of the 600th anniversary of Belgium’s two main Catholic universities. His stop in Luxembourg …

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5 months, 1 week ago

The Pope prays for new priests and nuns as numbers plummet

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pope Francis has urged religious …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Pope urges religious orders to pray for new priests and nuns as their numbers continue to fall

Associated Press

ROME — Pope Francis urged religious orders on Monday to work and pray harder for new priests and nuns to join, as he acknowledged the congregations’ futures are at risk with the numbers of men and women entering Catholic religious life plummeting in parts of the world. The Jesuit pope asked representatives of a half-dozen religious orders celebrating assemblies this …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Knights of Columbus will cover up mosaics by ex-Jesuit artist accused of abusing women

Associated Press

ROME — The Knights of Columbus, an influential Catholic charitable organization, announced Thursday that it will cover up its mosaics made by a famous ex-Jesuit artist accused of abusing women in a sign of solidarity with victims of abuse. The world’s largest Roman Catholic fraternal group said the organization would for now place fabric over the mosaics at its shrine …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Resolution introduced in US House urging India for independent probe into Father Stan Swamy's death

Deccan Chronicle

Washington: Three American lawmakers have introduced a resolution in the US House of Representatives, encouraging India to pursue an independent investigation into the arrest, incarceration and death of Father Stan, a human rights activist who died in custody on July 5, 2021. Introduced by Congressman Juan Vargas along with lawmakers Jim McGovern and Andre Carson, the resolution expresses concern at …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pope deplores state of democracy, warns against 'populists'

Hindustan Times

Pope Francis decried the state of democracy and warned against "populists" during a short visit to Trieste in Italy's northeast on Sunday ahead of a 12-day trip to Asia the longest of his papacy. Francis also urged people to "move away from polarisations that impoverish" and hit out at "self-referential power" "Democracy is not in good health in the world …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Work by artist accused of abusing women to remain on Lourdes shrine for now

The Independent

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Pope’s top adviser, women who say they were abused by ex-Jesuit artist ask for mosaics to be removed

Associated Press

ROME — The scandal over a famous ex-Jesuit artist who is accused of psychologically, spiritually and sexually abusing adult women came to a head Friday after some of his alleged victims and the pope’s own anti-abuse adviser asked for his artworks not to be promoted or displayed. “Notwithstanding the years that have passed, the trauma that each suffered has not …

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6 months ago

Peace must be a priority, say Catholic leaders on anniversary of priests’ violent deaths in Mexico

Associated Press

MEXICO CITY — Two years have passed since a leader of one of Mexico’s organized crime gangs stormed into a Catholic church in the remote Tarahumara mountains and fatally shot two Jesuit priests. “The murders of Fathers Javier and Joaquín has allowed us to redefine the pain that lives in the hearts of many corners of the country,” the Catholic …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Interpreting art in a different light

China Daily

A portrait of Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty, tentatively attributed to Italian Jesuit missionary painter Giuseppe Castiglione. Yang is standing right in front of a portrait of Emperor Yongzheng, whose father Emperor Kangxi, considered the greatest Qing ruler, harbored a passionate interest toward Western painting, which directly facilitated the arrival in China of many missionary artists. "While many Western …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Interpreting art in a different light

China Daily

A portrait of Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty, tentatively attributed to Italian Jesuit missionary painter Giuseppe Castiglione. Yang is standing right in front of a portrait of Emperor Yongzheng, whose father Emperor Kangxi, considered the greatest Qing ruler, harbored a passionate interest toward Western painting, which directly facilitated the arrival in China of many missionary artists. "While many Western …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Interpreting art in a different light

China Daily

A portrait of Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty, tentatively attributed to Italian Jesuit missionary painter Giuseppe Castiglione. Yang is standing right in front of a portrait of Emperor Yongzheng, whose father Emperor Kangxi, considered the greatest Qing ruler, harbored a passionate interest toward Western painting, which directly facilitated the arrival in China of many missionary artists. "While many Western …

Art China Light Western Chinese Yang Emperor

6 months, 1 week ago

Interpreting art in a different light

China Daily

A portrait of Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty, tentatively attributed to Italian Jesuit missionary painter Giuseppe Castiglione. Yang is standing right in front of a portrait of Emperor Yongzheng, whose father Emperor Kangxi, considered the greatest Qing ruler, harbored a passionate interest toward Western painting, which directly facilitated the arrival in China of many missionary artists. "While many Western …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

What does the death of a jailed Jesuit priest say about India's democracy under Modi?

NPR

What does the death of a jailed Jesuit priest say about India's democracy under Modi? toggle caption Tauseef Mustafa/AFP via Getty Images The evidence appeared to be damning: Letters and minutes of alleged terrorist cell meetings were found on Swamy's and his co-defendants' computers. It began with riots on the 200th anniversary of a rare victory for Indian minorities The …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

As election nears, violence is key issue for Mexicans, including Catholics jolted by priest killings

Associated Press

CHIHUAHUA, México — José Portillo Gil, the gang leader known as “El Chueco” — the Crooked One — lowered his gun. And though she agreed to sign a peace commitment that proposed strategies to reduce the violence in Mexico, the 61-year-old said she did not share the bishops’ “pessimistic evaluation” of the current situation. A peace flag flutters on the …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh, Al Gore and others

LA Times

President Biden awards the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to actor Michelle Yeoh on Friday. President Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people Friday, including civil rights icons such as the late Medgar Evers, political leaders such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and actor Michelle Yeoh. Biden said at the White House …

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8 months, 1 week ago

The Bhima Koregaon case and what it tells us about democracy

The Hindu

At a raid on Bagaicha, the training centre and home of Jesuit priest and activist Father Stan Swamy in Ranchi, in August, 2018, the Pune police told him that he was a suspect in the Bhima Koregaon case. Louis’s book, which is being translated into many Indian languages, asks questions not just about the Bhima Koregaon arrests but the larger …

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Opinion: The Pope wants priests to lighten up

High school basketball: Friday’s scores for boys’ and girls’ games

Minister garlands statue of Italian Tamil scholar Veeramma Munivar

Church must learn from abuse victims, Pope Francis says on Belgium trip

It's a tough time for college presidents, but Tania Tetlow thrives as a trailblazer at Fordham

Pope will visit the Istiqlal mosque in Indonesia on the first stop of an interfaith Asian trip

Knights of Columbus covers shrine’s mosaics by ex-Jesuit artist accused of abusing women

Vatican unveils program for Pope Francis’ trip to Belgium and Luxembourg in September

The Pope prays for new priests and nuns as numbers plummet

Pope urges religious orders to pray for new priests and nuns as their numbers continue to fall

Knights of Columbus will cover up mosaics by ex-Jesuit artist accused of abusing women

Resolution introduced in US House urging India for independent probe into Father Stan Swamy's death

Pope deplores state of democracy, warns against 'populists'

Work by artist accused of abusing women to remain on Lourdes shrine for now

Pope’s top adviser, women who say they were abused by ex-Jesuit artist ask for mosaics to be removed

Peace must be a priority, say Catholic leaders on anniversary of priests’ violent deaths in Mexico

Interpreting art in a different light

Interpreting art in a different light

Interpreting art in a different light

Interpreting art in a different light

What does the death of a jailed Jesuit priest say about India's democracy under Modi?

As election nears, violence is key issue for Mexicans, including Catholics jolted by priest killings

Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh, Al Gore and others

The Bhima Koregaon case and what it tells us about democracy