arts & culture Arts & CultureFeatureKnights of ColumbusNewsWorld News Knights of Columbus cover mosaics in Washington shrine created by priest-artist accused of abuse OSV NewsJuly 24, 20247 min read Premium brown paper was placed over significant portions of an extensive mosaic program in the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington July 23, obscuring images of holy figures created by a renowned priest-artist under investigation for allegations of sexual abuse. Arts & CultureFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Michelangelo’s Pieta’ getting new high-security barrier before Jubilee Year Carol GlatzJuly 23, 20242 min read The Vatican is installing a new set of nine bullet-proof and shatter-proof glass panels in front of one of its most famous works of art, Michelangelo’s marble “Pietà” sculpture in St. Peter’s Basilica. Arts & CultureFeatureNewsSportsWorld News In the midst of Olympic craze in Paris, Notre Dame guide’s advice is: Watch the beauty of the cathedral Caroline de SuryJuly 22, 20245 min read Even if the spotlight is now on sports stadiums ahead of the July 26 opening of the Summer Olympic Games, a Notre Dame Cathedral guide with four decades of experience recommended it’s the majesty of the cathedral one should turn to in the midst of the Games’ craze in Paris. Arts & CultureFeatureLocal NewsNews Millersville musicians and deacon experience the unexpected during Italy trip Katie V. JonesJuly 19, 20244 min read The group was scheduled to provide liturgical music with four other choirs under the direction of renowned conductor and composer Z. Randall Stroope during the daily Mass. Things took a turn when Stroope suffered a medical emergency and was taken away by ambulance before the Mass. Arts & CultureKnights of ColumbusNewsWorld News Alleged victims of Father Rupnik praise Lourdes, Knights of Columbus Federica TournJuly 18, 20247 min read – Alleged victims of Father Marko Rupnik welcomed the decisions of the Knights of Columbus and Lourdes sanctuary regarding the ex-Jesuit’s mosaics, saying they are “grateful.” “Words are not enough to show solidarity with the victims; actions are needed,” one of the women told OSV News. Arts & CultureNewsVaticanWorld News St. Peter’s Basilica hires two women to its elite team of artisans Carol GlatzJuly 14, 20242 min read St. Peter’s Basilica hired two women to its team of “sanpietrini,” the church’s specialized artisans and workers, for the first time since the basilica’s maintenance office was established 500 years ago. Arts & CultureFeatureKnights of ColumbusNewsWorld News Knights of Columbus order Rupnik icons covered until Vatican completes investigation Gina ChristianJuly 11, 20248 min read The Knights of Columbus have announced the organization will cover mosaics by ex-Jesuit Father Mark Rupnik at the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington and the Holy Family Chapel at the Knights’ headquarters in New Haven, Conn. Arts & CultureNewsWorld News Apache Christ icon, painting restored to New Mexico tribe and parishioners Gina ChristianJuly 5, 20241 min read An Indigenous image of Jesus Christ has now been returned to a New Mexico mission church, days after their sudden removal by the pastor and other individuals, according to tribe leaders and parishioners. Arts & CultureNewsVaticanWorld News Lourdes bishop says Rupnik mosaics ‘need to be removed’ from sanctuary Justin McLellanJuly 3, 20243 min read The mosaics prominently featured in the Marian sanctuary in Lourdes, France, created by Father Marko Rupnik — accused of abusing dozens of women over his decades of ministry — must eventually be removed from the basilica where they are currently displayed, the bishop of Tarbes and Lourdes said. Arts & CultureNewsWorld News ‘Apache Christ’ icon removed from New Mexico mission, shocking Indigenous parishioners Gina ChristianJuly 3, 202410 min read An Indigenous image of Jesus Christ by an acclaimed iconographer has been removed from a New Mexico church for unspecified reasons, days after the U.S. bishops approved a pastoral framework for Indigenous ministry. Previous 1 … 1 2 3 … 17 Next