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    May 14, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Vatican becomes patron of arts again

    VATICAN CITY -- Centuries after it helped kick-start Western art, the Vatican is seeking to break back into the art world with its first-ever pavilion at the prestigious Venice Biennale. The display includes a very modern mix of photography and interactive works, as well as recycled materials used by an artist based partly in Los Angeles.
    VATICAN CITY -- Centuries after it helped kick-start Western art, the Vatican is seeking to break back into the art world with its first-ever pavilion at the prestigious Venice Biennale. The display includes a very modern mix of photography and...

    Tags: Gianfranco Ravasi, Fine Artists, John Paul II, Arts and Culture, Artists

    2. May 9, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. After rebuke by archbishop, Cardinal Mahony takes higher profile

    When Archbishop Jose Gomez stripped his predecessor, Cardinal Roger Mahony, of public duties for mishandling clergy sex abuse cases, a church spokesman said the retired prelate's life would remain largely the same with one exception: confirmations.
    When Archbishop Jose Gomez stripped his predecessor, Cardinal Roger Mahony, of public duties for mishandling clergy sex abuse cases, a church spokesman said the retired prelate's life would remain largely the same with one exception: confirmations. No...

    Tags: Vatican City, Vatican City, Roger M. Mahony, Social Media, Rome (Italy)

    3. May 2, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  3. Pope Francis and the Argentine rabbi

    One of the first things Argentinian native Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio did after being elected pope on March 13 was to send a message of friendship to Rome's chief rabbi, Riccardo Di Segni — and, by extension, the Jewish people. "I sincerely hope to...

    Tags: Elections, Vatican City, Same-Sex Marriage, Human Interest, John Paul II

    4. May 2, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Former Pope Benedict XVI moves back into Vatican

    ROME -- The Vatican became the home of two living popes Thursday when former pontiff Benedict XVI took up residence in a house in the city-state’s garden.
    ROME -- The Vatican became the home of two living popes Thursday when former pontiff Benedict XVI took up residence in a house in the city-state’s garden. The unprecedented cohabitation with his successor, Pope Francis, began when Benedict arrived...

    Tags: International Workers' Day, Vatican City, Francis I

    5. Apr 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Pope Francis reaffirms crackdown on U.S. nuns

    ROME — Pope Francis has backed the Vatican's doctrinal crackdown on a major group of American nuns, reasserting the Roman Catholic Church's conservative approach to various social issues in a move that could cool the warm reception he has received...

    Tags: Belief and Faith, Vatican City, Same-Sex Marriage, Leadership Conference of Women Religious, Religious Leaders

    6. Apr 13, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Pope Francis appoints panel to study overhaul of the Vatican

    ROME -- Pope Francis launched a long-awaited cleanup of the Vatican by announcing a task force Saturday made up of eight high-ranking cardinals, including one American, who will determine how best to reform the much-criticized Curia, or Vatican administration.
    ROME -- Pope Francis launched a long-awaited cleanup of the Vatican by announcing a task force Saturday made up of eight high-ranking cardinals, including one American, who will determine how best to reform the much-criticized Curia, or Vatican...

    Tags: Vatican City, Sean Patrick O'Malley, Papal Conclave (2013), Religious Leaders, The Pope

    7. Mar 1, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  7. Bold Papal Gestures, Past & Future

    Orlando Opinionators - Orlando Sentinel
    Benedict XVI begins to consider his legacy as pope while the cardinals prepare for their conclave in which the next pope will be chosen. As the conclave considers its future leader the question remains: will they choose a pope from the Southern Hemisphere...
    8. Feb 24, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  8. Cardinal George: Is there now such a sea change in Western culture that people can't believe?

    Cardinal Francis George of Chicago had gone through a long 16-hour day of meetings and travel, a day that began at 5 a.m., and it was just about 9 at night. He was tired, with one more meeting to go.
    Cardinal Francis George of Chicago had gone through a long 16-hour day of meetings and travel, a day that began at 5 a.m., and it was just about 9 at night. He was tired, with one more meeting to go. But as he walked into the room for our interview late...

    Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Christianity, Roman Catholicism, Trips and Vacations, Belief and Faith

    9. Mar 18, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. Students at St. Joan of Arc School participate in conclave web chat with Archbishop Lori

    The eighth grade students at St. Joan of Arc School participated in a Conclave web chat with William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore, on March 11. St. Joan of Arc School was one of 17 Catholic elementary schools invited to participate. Archbishop Lori...

    Tags: Education, Science and Technology, Archdiocese of Baltimore, Students, The Pope

    10. Apr 6, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Popes have faith in Colombian tailor

    CALI, Colombia — To say Luis Abel Delgado of Cali occupies a special niche in the global rag trade is an understatement: He's made vestments for two Roman Catholic popes, as well as inaugural sashes for several Latin American presidents. His...

    Tags: Colombia, Vatican City, The Pope, Francis I, Christianity

    11. Feb 27, 2013 |Column| Baltimore Sun

  11. The pope as a retiree

    Pope Benedict XVI retires Thursday, and he leaves the workplace the way many of us would like to — on his own terms. He wasn't laid off at 50 with few transferable skills, required to retrain or reinvent himself and then compete for work with...

    Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Vatican City, The Pope

    12. Mar 19, 2013 |Column| Baltimore Sun

  12. A 'reformed' Catholic hopes Francis can heal the church

    By coincidence, last Easter I was in St. Peter's Square in Rome as Pope Benedict XVI delivered what turned out to be his final Easter Mass as head of the Catholic Church. A week from Sunday, the new pope will deliver his first. Expectations for Pope...

    Tags: Blackmail and Extortion, Vatican City, Rome (Italy), Francis I, Christianity

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