arts & culture 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. Arts & CultureFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News 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.” Arts & CultureNewsVaticanWorld News 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. Arts & CultureNewsWorld News 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. Arts & CultureCommentary 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. Arts & CultureFeatureNewsWorld News 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. Arts & CultureFeatureNewsWorld News 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. Previous 1 … 1 2 3 … 18 Next