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Great art explained: The School of Athens by Raphael
In this instalment of the YouTube series Great Art Explained, the UK curator, gallerist and video essayist James Payne provides a rich and rewarding tour of The School of Athens (1509-11) by Raphael – a Renaissance masterpiece from one of the...
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Holy See: Vatican diplomacy is for common good, not particular interests
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher gives a talk on how the Holy See’s diplomacy focuses on translating hope into a “diplomatic act” and on the importance of “becoming a neighbour” to serve the common good. By Edoardo Giribaldi “Becoming a...
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Vatican diplomat calls for action on poverty, conflict and climate change
Archbishop Gabriele Caccia (Vatican Media) The Holy See’s diplomat to the United Nations has called for three key priorities in addressing the global crises of poverty, conflict and climate change. Source: OSV News. Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the...
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‘Vatican Unveiled’ coming to the Mall of America in January
Come January, visitors to the Mall of America will be able to hop off the roller coaster at Nickelodeon Universe or finish that meal at Rainforest Cafe and head to the second floor to check out a collection of Vatican treasures. In celebration of...
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Rupnik case: proceedings move forward with the Vatican appointing five judges
(ZENIT News / Vatican City, 10.14.2025).- After two years of silence and scrutiny, the Holy See has taken a decisive step in the case of Marko Ivan Rupnik, the Slovenian artist and former Jesuit priest whose name, once associated with sacred...
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MIAMI | The first time that Mike Fernández saw the sculpture Angels Unawares was four or five years ago in the Vatican. He was moved by the fact that “it depicts all the immigrant groups in the history of the world, starting with the Neanderthals...
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Vatican names judges for Rupnik
ROME -- The Vatican took the unusual step on Monday of announcing it had named judges to decide the fate of a famous ex-Jesuit artist, whose mosaics decorate basilicas around the world and who was accused by more than two dozen women of sexual,...
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The Surveillance Empire That Tracked World Leaders, a Vatican Enemy, and Maybe You
Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. “The problem is the export license, huh? For this we can find a…a way.” It was early June and Guenther Rudolph was in an expansive...
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ART! Michaelangelo’s Sistine Chapel comes to the people in unique touring exhibition – at Warwick Mall
“Warwick Mall Art” will present a touring exhibition of Michaelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. The exhibit will open on October 17, show-casing high-resolution images of the Vatican’s frescoes. The exhibit is located “where Forever 21 used to be”. The...
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Vatican names judges for abuse trial of former Jesuit artist Rupnik
ROME (AP) — The Vatican took the unusual step on Monday of announcing that it had named judges to decide the fate of a famous ex-Jesuit artist, whose mosaics decorate basilicas around the world and who was accused by more than two dozen women of...
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Many "touched by his smile" When They See His Photo: Vatican Secretary of State on St. Carlo Acutis
“And although life knows suffering — just think of the many horrendous wars that are fought today with so much bloodshed — this invites us to also live out Paul’s other command: ‘Rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep.’ But...
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Vatican announces selection of judges in Rupnik trial
The Vatican announced on Oct. 13 the appointment of five judges for the canonical trial of disgraced former Jesuit Fr. Marko Rupnik, accused of sexually abusing several adult women. The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) officially...
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Vatican appoints judges in Rupnik trial
Three months after Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández said the Vatican had identified the judges who would form the tribunal in the canonical trial against Slovenian Father Marko Rupnik on charges of spiritual and sexual abuse, the judges were...
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Vatican wishes Hindus a happy Diwali, a feast day dedicated to their gods
News The Holy See's letter does not mention the name of Jesus. VATICAN CITY (LifeSiteNews) — The Vatican Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue published a letter offering “best wishes” to Hindus as they prepare to observe the feast of “Deepavali,”...
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Vatican Unveiled: Archdiocese to host exhibit of largest collection of papal artifacts outside of Rome
A Swiss Guard helmet is part of Vatican Unveiled. PHOTOS BY DAVE HRBACEK, THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT From Jan. 10 to Feb. 1, the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis will host Vatican Unveiled, an exhibit of the largest collection of papal artifacts...
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Vatican formally nominates judges in Fr Rupnik trial
Fr Marko Rupnik (OSV News/Cristian Gennari, KNA) The Vatican has formally nominated the panel of judges that will form the tribunal in the canonical trial against Slovenian Fr Marko Rupnik on charges of spiritual and sexual abuse. Source: OSV...
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Vatican liturgy chief addresses national gathering in Baltimore
In a call to refocus on the heart of Catholic worship, British Cardinal Arthur Roche, head of the Vatican’s liturgy office, urged believers to embrace the wonder of the Eucharist and model their lives on humility and love. Cardinal Roche, prefect...
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Vatican Appoints Judges to Decide Rupnik Sexual Abuse Case
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The five judges, who include women and clerics, do not hold any position in the Roman Curia — the Vatican’s governing body — to ensure their autonomy and independence in the penal judicial procedure. The Vatican’s doctrine office announced Monday...
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Vatican Urges Christians & Hindus to Build Peace
The Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue has released its 2025 Deepavali greeting, extending warm wishes to Hindu communities celebrating the festival of lights on 20 October and encouraging believers to deepen friendship and...
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Vatican appoints judges to hear Rupnik case
ROME – The Vatican announced on Monday that a panel of judges has been appointed to hear the case of Father Marko Rupnik, a Slovenian priest accused of serial sexual, psychological, and spiritual abuse of dozens of victims, after a review of...
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