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‘Apache Christ’ icon removed from New Mexico mission, shocking Indigenous parishioners
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‘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.
Pope swaps jokes with comedy stars at Vatican
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Pope swaps jokes with comedy stars at Vatican

Justin McLellanJune 14, 20244 min read
As they waited for Pope Francis to arrive at the Clementine Hall in the Vatican Apostolic Palace for an early morning audience, late night comedy stars looked at each other and thought, “something’s wrong.”
Music teaches harmony with others, self and church, pope says
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Music teaches harmony with others, self and church, pope says

Justin McLellanJune 11, 20242 min read
The Catholic Church should function like a choir where every member contributes his or her unique part to create a harmonious whole, Pope Francis said.
Priests band together to celebrate Virgin Mary with music, community
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Priests band together to celebrate Virgin Mary with music, community

Catherine BucklerJune 4, 20246 min read
Armed with guitars, drums, bass and a microphone, two bands comprised of local priests rocked out in the name of the Virgin Mary at a live music venue on The Wharf in Washington’s waterfront neighborhood.
Ripley and Rupnik
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Ripley and Rupnik

Effie CaldarolaMay 16, 20244 min read
Caravaggio’s victims are long gone. But living, breathing women whose lives have been drastically impacted by Rupnik live on. It’s time to honor them.
As cross and tower bells return to Notre Dame, firefighters’ chaplain recalls battle to save icon
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As cross and tower bells return to Notre Dame, firefighters’ chaplain recalls battle to save icon

Caroline de SuryMay 16, 20245 min read
The cross over Notre Dame’s choir and the eight bronze bells in the north tower can now be reinstalled in their rightful place in the iconic Paris cathedral.
LEGO’s Notre Dame model comes just in time for cathedral reopening
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LEGO’s Notre Dame model comes just in time for cathedral reopening

Gina ChristianMay 14, 20243 min read
As workers complete the rebuilding of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris after a devastating 2019 fire, LEGO fans can assemble their own model of the iconic medieval structure, thanks to a soon-to-be-released kit from the Denmark-based toy manufacturer.
‘Wildcat’ a reminder of Flannery O’Connor’s enduring attraction
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‘Wildcat’ a reminder of Flannery O’Connor’s enduring attraction

Maria WieringMay 9, 20248 min read
Ethan Hawke knows “Wildcat,” his film about the life and imagination of Southern writer Flannery O’Connor released May 3, is unlikely to attract general audiences. “It’s a difficult subject matter for a lot of people. They don’t know what to make out of it,” he said in a Q&A with media April 30. The film […]
It’s the year of the Paris Olympics. Here are the Catholic must-sees in the French capital
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It’s the year of the Paris Olympics. Here are the Catholic must-sees in the French capital

Michael R. HeinleinMay 1, 20246 min read
More than 15 million visitors are expected to descend upon the city of Paris this summer for the 2024 Olympics. The French capital will serve as the stage for over 300 events in 32 sports — including, for the first time, breakdancing — to test participants’ adherence to the time-honored Olympic creed: “The important thing in life is not the triumph, but the fight; the essential thing is not to have won, but to have fought well.”
‘Tortured Poet’ Taylor Swift offers troubled tales of our time
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‘Tortured Poet’ Taylor Swift offers troubled tales of our time

Lauretta BrownMay 1, 20249 min read
Taylor Swift grapples with the weight of her words in her latest offering “The Tortured Poets Department,” a 31-track double album that explores heartbreak, fame and longing.
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