Articles related to "Vatican"
Tridentine Mass
Pope Benedict is said to be set to ease restrictions on the ancient Tridentine Mass.
roman catholic church • catholic • roman catholic • tridentine mass • tridentine
Pope Benedict is said to be set to ease restrictions on the ancient Tridentine Mass.
roman catholic church • catholic • roman catholic • tridentine mass • tridentine
The Vatican's Cortile del Belvedere
The Vatican's Cortile del Belvedere was one of the most revolutionary gardens ever created.
cortile del belvedere • vatican • renaissance • bramante
The Vatican's Cortile del Belvedere was one of the most revolutionary gardens ever created.
cortile del belvedere • vatican • renaissance • bramante
But is He Scriptural?
In reading the lists of possible papal successors, many labels are applied to the candidates. Each label carries a positive and a negative with it, and thus the odds on becoming pope are set. But what is one label lacking in this list? The label of being "Scriptural."
pope • papacy • labels • scriptural • scripture
In reading the lists of possible papal successors, many labels are applied to the candidates. Each label carries a positive and a negative with it, and thus the odds on becoming pope are set. But what is one label lacking in this list? The label of being "Scriptural."
pope • papacy • labels • scriptural • scripture
Pope Clement XI: Leading Catholicism 1700-1721
A short biographical article of the first pope of the 18th century. A brilliant man, Pope Clement XI was first a scholar and administrator before being drafted into service at the Vatican. He brought the Church into the 18th century, guiding Her through controversies and making changes that still effect us all.
roman catholic church • catholicism • pope clement xi • vatican • rome
A short biographical article of the first pope of the 18th century. A brilliant man, Pope Clement XI was first a scholar and administrator before being drafted into service at the Vatican. He brought the Church into the 18th century, guiding Her through controversies and making changes that still effect us all.
roman catholic church • catholicism • pope clement xi • vatican • rome
Remembering Pope John Paul II
On 2 April 2005, Pope John Paul II passed away into eternal glory. This topic pauses to reflect on the life, ministry, and reign of the third-longest reigning pope in church history.
john paul ii • karol josef wojtyla • john paul i • vatican • poland
On 2 April 2005, Pope John Paul II passed away into eternal glory. This topic pauses to reflect on the life, ministry, and reign of the third-longest reigning pope in church history.
john paul ii • karol josef wojtyla • john paul i • vatican • poland
The Belvedere's Sculpture Garden
For centuries that most important sculpture garden in the world was located in the Vatican.
vatican • belvedere
For centuries that most important sculpture garden in the world was located in the Vatican.
vatican • belvedere
What compels us to visit The Exorcist?
The notorious horror film is partly an exercise in pre-Vatican II nostalgia.
exorcist blatty movie film book novel catholic rit
The notorious horror film is partly an exercise in pre-Vatican II nostalgia.
exorcist blatty movie film book novel catholic rit
How the Pope Flies
The late Pope John Paul II was known for his many travels. But how did the pope fly to the myriad nations he visited? After doing some research, I have begun a study on the flying papacy. But I see this as a beginning, not a final study, of papal flight.
john paul ii • paul vi • flying • airlines
The late Pope John Paul II was known for his many travels. But how did the pope fly to the myriad nations he visited? After doing some research, I have begun a study on the flying papacy. But I see this as a beginning, not a final study, of papal flight.
john paul ii • paul vi • flying • airlines
No LDS Access to Catholic Records
The Vatican issued this statement over concern that the records might be used in baptizing former Catholics into the Mormon church after their death.
baptism for the dead controvery • roman catholic mormon relations • roman catholic • vatican • mormonism
The Vatican issued this statement over concern that the records might be used in baptizing former Catholics into the Mormon church after their death.
baptism for the dead controvery • roman catholic mormon relations • roman catholic • vatican • mormonism
St Peter's Square Rome
The Vatican residence of Pope Benedict XVI, in St Peter's Square Rome, is home to works from Bernini, a master of Roman Baroque art and Michelangelo a Renaissance genius.
st peter's square rome • basilica of st peter • st peter's basilica • vatican • vatican city
The Vatican residence of Pope Benedict XVI, in St Peter's Square Rome, is home to works from Bernini, a master of Roman Baroque art and Michelangelo a Renaissance genius.
st peter's square rome • basilica of st peter • st peter's basilica • vatican • vatican city
18th CENTURY MUSEUMS by Mary Haegele
Museums that are responsible for collections of 18th century artifacts or existed themselves since the 18th century.
century • british • museums • antiquities • japansese
Museums that are responsible for collections of 18th century artifacts or existed themselves since the 18th century.
century • british • museums • antiquities • japansese
The Piarist Fathers
St. Joseph Calasanz, founder of the Piarist Fathers in 1617 and later named 'Heavenly Patron of Christian Schools,' was involved in covering up sexual abuse by priests.
the piarist fathers • the order of pious schools • st. joseph calasanz • heavenly patron of christian schools • catholic priesthood
St. Joseph Calasanz, founder of the Piarist Fathers in 1617 and later named 'Heavenly Patron of Christian Schools,' was involved in covering up sexual abuse by priests.
the piarist fathers • the order of pious schools • st. joseph calasanz • heavenly patron of christian schools • catholic priesthood
What's in a Name - papa Benedict XVI
A reflection on the name, Benedict, taken by Josef Ratzinger when he ascended the chair of St Peter and how it might relate to Jews and Judaism. Links to articles regarding his visit to the Cologne Synagogue, the papal encyclical, Brennender Sorge, and his namesake Benedict and Benedictines given.
benedict xvi • benedict • st bernard of claivaux • holocaust • catholic-jewish relations
A reflection on the name, Benedict, taken by Josef Ratzinger when he ascended the chair of St Peter and how it might relate to Jews and Judaism. Links to articles regarding his visit to the Cologne Synagogue, the papal encyclical, Brennender Sorge, and his namesake Benedict and Benedictines given.
benedict xvi • benedict • st bernard of claivaux • holocaust • catholic-jewish relations
John Paul II: A Man, a Pope, a Legacy
In October 1978 when Pope John Paul I died, the idea that his successor would not be Italian seemed inconceivable to most Vatican outsiders. When the announcement came that the Archbishop of Krakow would be the next Pope, the news was greeted with much uncertainty. It did not take John Paul II long to end all that uncertainty. His was a Papacy marked by bold assertions and symbols of the certainties of his beliefs.
pope john paul ii • the vatican and the end of communism • john paul ii and solidarity
In October 1978 when Pope John Paul I died, the idea that his successor would not be Italian seemed inconceivable to most Vatican outsiders. When the announcement came that the Archbishop of Krakow would be the next Pope, the news was greeted with much uncertainty. It did not take John Paul II long to end all that uncertainty. His was a Papacy marked by bold assertions and symbols of the certainties of his beliefs.
pope john paul ii • the vatican and the end of communism • john paul ii and solidarity
La Dolce Vita: East of Via Del Corso
A walking tour of Rome: east of Via Del Corso.
rome • walking • colosseum • bernini • borromini
A walking tour of Rome: east of Via Del Corso.
rome • walking • colosseum • bernini • borromini
Pope John Paul II - Sainthood and Poetry
Pope John Paul II is considered a pope of many first: first non-Roman in 400 years, first widely traveled pope, and many other. This article gives some biographical information about this pope and also takes a look at his accomplishments as a poet.
pope john paul ii • pope benedict xvi • kracow • poland • george w. bush
Pope John Paul II is considered a pope of many first: first non-Roman in 400 years, first widely traveled pope, and many other. This article gives some biographical information about this pope and also takes a look at his accomplishments as a poet.
pope john paul ii • pope benedict xvi • kracow • poland • george w. bush
Rambling through Rome: West of the Via del Corso
Take a walk west of Via del Corso in the "old" Rome.
rome • piazza navona • campo di fiori • hotel raphael • italy
Take a walk west of Via del Corso in the "old" Rome.
rome • piazza navona • campo di fiori • hotel raphael • italy
Rome: La Dolce Vita is alive and well
A guide to Rome starting out with a quick introduction before delving deeper into the city thanks to two great walks.
rome • walking • colosseum • bernini • borromini
A guide to Rome starting out with a quick introduction before delving deeper into the city thanks to two great walks.
rome • walking • colosseum • bernini • borromini
St. Philomena, Wonder-Working Saint!
This article is a short biographical history on the life of the wonder-working saint, St. Philomena, and the relevance of her resurgence in the modern world.
saint • philomena • miracle • life-changing • illness
This article is a short biographical history on the life of the wonder-working saint, St. Philomena, and the relevance of her resurgence in the modern world.
saint • philomena • miracle • life-changing • illness
Cartoon honours Pope John Paul II
The Vatican has approved a cartoon DVD, detailing the life of former pontiff John Paul II, subtitled The Friend of All Humanity.
cartoon • dvd • animation • cavin cooper productions • pope john paul ii: the friend of all humanity
The Vatican has approved a cartoon DVD, detailing the life of former pontiff John Paul II, subtitled The Friend of All Humanity.
cartoon • dvd • animation • cavin cooper productions • pope john paul ii: the friend of all humanity
Pope Benedict XVI Turns 81
Joseph Ratzinger did not want to be Pope. He prayed not to be selected. But God's will was different. He was elected Pope in 2005.
who is pope benedict • joseph alois ratzinger • the holy father • the papal • a german is pope
Joseph Ratzinger did not want to be Pope. He prayed not to be selected. But God's will was different. He was elected Pope in 2005.
who is pope benedict • joseph alois ratzinger • the holy father • the papal • a german is pope
Which Renaissance Artist
Some of art history's greatest minds lived and worked during the Renaissance. Which were honored by Lorenzo Valla, Pierre-Paul Prud'hon, Paul Cezanne, or Joshua Reynolds?
michelangelo • leonardo • tintoretto • fra angelico • joshua reynolds
Some of art history's greatest minds lived and worked during the Renaissance. Which were honored by Lorenzo Valla, Pierre-Paul Prud'hon, Paul Cezanne, or Joshua Reynolds?
michelangelo • leonardo • tintoretto • fra angelico • joshua reynolds
Better than the Da Vinci Code
If you like the novel by Dan Brown, try Daniel Silva's The Confessor or Arturo Perez-Reverte's The Seville Communion.
book • novel • the da vinci code • dan brown • the confessor
If you like the novel by Dan Brown, try Daniel Silva's The Confessor or Arturo Perez-Reverte's The Seville Communion.
book • novel • the da vinci code • dan brown • the confessor
Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Less than two years after her death, in view of Mother Theresa's widespread reputation, Pope John Paul II permitted the opening of her Cause of Canonization.
canonization of mother theresa • sainthood of mother theresa • life of mother theresa • story of saint mother theresa • homily of john paul ii
Less than two years after her death, in view of Mother Theresa's widespread reputation, Pope John Paul II permitted the opening of her Cause of Canonization.
canonization of mother theresa • sainthood of mother theresa • life of mother theresa • story of saint mother theresa • homily of john paul ii
Raphael - High Renaissance Painter
Brief biography of Raffaello Sanzio (Raphael), youngest of the other High Renaissance artists: Michelangelo Buonarroti and Leonardo da Vinci.
raphael • rafael high renaissance painter • raffaello • rafaello sanzio • school art
Brief biography of Raffaello Sanzio (Raphael), youngest of the other High Renaissance artists: Michelangelo Buonarroti and Leonardo da Vinci.
raphael • rafael high renaissance painter • raffaello • rafaello sanzio • school art
The Last Confession
A meditation on power, corruption and how far the church is from what it claims to be. It's unlikely that Crane will receive a Christmas card from the Vatican.
the last confession • david crane • david suchet • poirot • cradinal benelli
A meditation on power, corruption and how far the church is from what it claims to be. It's unlikely that Crane will receive a Christmas card from the Vatican.
the last confession • david crane • david suchet • poirot • cradinal benelli
Good-bye John Paul
short tribute to John Paul II with links to other tributes on the internet, quoting a passage from his book, Crossing the Threshold of Hope.
john paul ii • interfaith relations • nostra aetate • holocaust • poland
short tribute to John Paul II with links to other tributes on the internet, quoting a passage from his book, Crossing the Threshold of Hope.
john paul ii • interfaith relations • nostra aetate • holocaust • poland
Hellsing: Ultimate OVA
A synopsis of the OVA series adapted from the Japanese manga Hellsing, dealing with vampires, religion, and buckets of blood.
hellsing • iscariot organization • millenium • alucard • integra hellsing
A synopsis of the OVA series adapted from the Japanese manga Hellsing, dealing with vampires, religion, and buckets of blood.
hellsing • iscariot organization • millenium • alucard • integra hellsing
The Swiss Guard Guardia Svizzera
The elite bodyguards of the Pope are the last of the old-school mercenaries and have been the army of the Vatican for the past 500 years
oldest military corps in the world • pontifical swiss guards • guardia svizzera • protecting the pope • military mercenaries
The elite bodyguards of the Pope are the last of the old-school mercenaries and have been the army of the Vatican for the past 500 years
oldest military corps in the world • pontifical swiss guards • guardia svizzera • protecting the pope • military mercenaries
Italy's Christmas Nativity Scenes
Nearly every Italian town has a presepio, often of life-sized crèche figures that retell the night in Bethlehem. Some of the best are in Greccio, Rome, Naples and Verona.
italy’s christmas nativity scenes • holy family presepio manger scenes • assisi greccio hermitage st. francisfirst creche • via san gregorio armenov naples • verona rassegna del presepe
Nearly every Italian town has a presepio, often of life-sized crèche figures that retell the night in Bethlehem. Some of the best are in Greccio, Rome, Naples and Verona.
italy’s christmas nativity scenes • holy family presepio manger scenes • assisi greccio hermitage st. francisfirst creche • via san gregorio armenov naples • verona rassegna del presepe
The Colosseum's History
The Colosseum has been part of the landscape of Rome for nearly 2000 years. Its history reflects the fortunes of the empire that constructed it.
the colosseum in rome • history of rome's colosseum • history of the flavian amphitheatre • what is the colosseum's real name • amphitheatre flavium
The Colosseum has been part of the landscape of Rome for nearly 2000 years. Its history reflects the fortunes of the empire that constructed it.
the colosseum in rome • history of rome's colosseum • history of the flavian amphitheatre • what is the colosseum's real name • amphitheatre flavium
Tomb of St. Paul Now Visible
After three years of excavations under St. Paul's Outside the Walls (San Paolo fuori le Mura), visitors to Rome can now see at least a part of the tomb of St. Paul.
tomb st. paul visible • uncovered basilica • rome • italy • excavations
After three years of excavations under St. Paul's Outside the Walls (San Paolo fuori le Mura), visitors to Rome can now see at least a part of the tomb of St. Paul.
tomb st. paul visible • uncovered basilica • rome • italy • excavations
Women Priests Excommunicated
Excommunication was used by the Catholic Church as a means to prevent the spread of new theories in the past. John Paul II had to apologize for those mistakes.
women priests • holy orders • vatican • john paul ii • pope
Excommunication was used by the Catholic Church as a means to prevent the spread of new theories in the past. John Paul II had to apologize for those mistakes.
women priests • holy orders • vatican • john paul ii • pope
The Return of the Tridentine Mass
On July 7, 2007, Pope Benedict XVI released the highly anticipated Apostolic Letter dealing with the Latin Mass. What did he say, and what does it mean?
tridentine mass • papal document • summorum pontificum • benedict xvi • lefebvrite
On July 7, 2007, Pope Benedict XVI released the highly anticipated Apostolic Letter dealing with the Latin Mass. What did he say, and what does it mean?
tridentine mass • papal document • summorum pontificum • benedict xvi • lefebvrite
Catholic Holy Days June - December
For Western Christians, it is now "Ordinary Time," the liturgically quiet time between the Easter and Christmas Seasons. But there are some important celebrations.
ordinary time • christian holidays • christian liturgical year • liturgical year • liturgical seasons
For Western Christians, it is now "Ordinary Time," the liturgically quiet time between the Easter and Christmas Seasons. But there are some important celebrations.
ordinary time • christian holidays • christian liturgical year • liturgical year • liturgical seasons
Events of Early Art
Test your knowledge with this brief overview of art history events from the 15th and 16th centuries.
art history timeline • 15th century art • 16th century art • adam elsheimer • andrea
Test your knowledge with this brief overview of art history events from the 15th and 16th centuries.
art history timeline • 15th century art • 16th century art • adam elsheimer • andrea
The Infallibility Act of the Pope
Exploring the beginnings and truth behind the Infallibility Act of Pope Pius IX.
infallibility act • papal infallibility • pope pius ix • catholicism • assumption of mary
Exploring the beginnings and truth behind the Infallibility Act of Pope Pius IX.
infallibility act • papal infallibility • pope pius ix • catholicism • assumption of mary
"When I Can"
This artist once wrote "My beard points to heaven. . . my paintbrush all the day does drop a rich mosaic on my face." What was he talking about?
michelangelo • sistine chapel • pope julius ii • renaissance • renaissance artists
This artist once wrote "My beard points to heaven. . . my paintbrush all the day does drop a rich mosaic on my face." What was he talking about?
michelangelo • sistine chapel • pope julius ii • renaissance • renaissance artists
The Rise, Reign and Fall of Anne Boleyn, Part II
Henry VIII's struggle with the Pope -- and all of Christendom -- to win release from his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, so that he might wed the capricious and spellbinding Anne Boleyn.
henry viii • anne boleyn • catherine of aragon • thomas wolsey • cardinal campeggio
Henry VIII's struggle with the Pope -- and all of Christendom -- to win release from his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, so that he might wed the capricious and spellbinding Anne Boleyn.
henry viii • anne boleyn • catherine of aragon • thomas wolsey • cardinal campeggio
Augsburg Confession, 26-Conclusion
The final articles of the Augsburg COnfession, which deal with traditions in the Roman church and abuses with traditions, in the system of monasteries and convents, and the abuse of bishops taking on government powers.
augsburg cinfession • vows • monasteries • convents • meat
The final articles of the Augsburg COnfession, which deal with traditions in the Roman church and abuses with traditions, in the system of monasteries and convents, and the abuse of bishops taking on government powers.
augsburg cinfession • vows • monasteries • convents • meat
Gatecrashers
Have you ever considered inviting superpowers to your wedding? What if they came anyway?
wedding • reception • booking • hotel • superpower
Have you ever considered inviting superpowers to your wedding? What if they came anyway?
wedding • reception • booking • hotel • superpower
Augsburg Confession, Article 20: Of Good Works
A look at Article Twenty of the Augsburg COnfession. This article deals with Good Works and their proper place in the Christian's life. It seems the Papists had accused the Lutherans of throwing out Good Works altogether. The Lutherans counter that they did not discard Good Works, but merely teach their proper role in Christian salvation and life.
augsburg • confession • good works • fruits of faith • luther
A look at Article Twenty of the Augsburg COnfession. This article deals with Good Works and their proper place in the Christian's life. It seems the Papists had accused the Lutherans of throwing out Good Works altogether. The Lutherans counter that they did not discard Good Works, but merely teach their proper role in Christian salvation and life.
augsburg • confession • good works • fruits of faith • luther
The Messenger by Daniel Silva
The worthy sucessor to the Cold War spy novel is the terrorist thriller. The master of the former genre was John le Carre.
the messenger • daniel silva • summer thrillers • thriller • mystery novel
The worthy sucessor to the Cold War spy novel is the terrorist thriller. The master of the former genre was John le Carre.
the messenger • daniel silva • summer thrillers • thriller • mystery novel
Trinity Blood comes to Adult Swim
The Cartoon Network brings Trinity Blood anime to its Adult Swim programming block. It makes its debut September 9, following fellow anime Bleach.
the cartoon network • bleach • trinity blood • adult swim • anime
The Cartoon Network brings Trinity Blood anime to its Adult Swim programming block. It makes its debut September 9, following fellow anime Bleach.
the cartoon network • bleach • trinity blood • adult swim • anime
The Beginnings of an Empire
Romulus and Remus are classed as the founders of Rome. This article explains the myths about its beginnings.
roman empire • romulus and remus • rome • italy
Romulus and Remus are classed as the founders of Rome. This article explains the myths about its beginnings.
roman empire • romulus and remus • rome • italy
The First Prince of Liechtenstein - Anton Florian
In 1719 the Principality of Liechtenstein was found by the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire who named it after the family that owned it. Anton Florian von Liechtenstein was its first sovereign prince.
principality of liechtenstein • emperor of the holy roman empire • anton florian von liechtenstein • the spanish war • emperor karl iii
In 1719 the Principality of Liechtenstein was found by the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire who named it after the family that owned it. Anton Florian von Liechtenstein was its first sovereign prince.
principality of liechtenstein • emperor of the holy roman empire • anton florian von liechtenstein • the spanish war • emperor karl iii
The Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW) 21 Years Later
A review of <I>The Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW)</I> by James Gerhardt Sucha. Mr. Sucha is the editor of a hymnal in progess, entitled <I>Service Hymnal: A Lutheran Homecoming.</I>
lutheran • hymnal • worship • lcms • alc
A review of <I>The Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW)</I> by James Gerhardt Sucha. Mr. Sucha is the editor of a hymnal in progess, entitled <I>Service Hymnal: A Lutheran Homecoming.</I>
lutheran • hymnal • worship • lcms • alc
Advances Change Traveling
Along with technological advances, the euro has made traveling around Western Europe much easier. More than a dozen countries currently use the euro.
western europe currency • euro • exchange rates • atms in western europe • money in europe
Along with technological advances, the euro has made traveling around Western Europe much easier. More than a dozen countries currently use the euro.
western europe currency • euro • exchange rates • atms in western europe • money in europe
Biography of Domenico Scarlatti
Life and works of Domenico Scarlatti, Italian Baroque composer, one of the greatest harpsichordists of all-time.
domenico scarlatti • domenico scarlatti brief bio • domenico scarlatti handel friend • domenico scarlatti baroque composer • domenico scarlatti harpsichord esercizi
Life and works of Domenico Scarlatti, Italian Baroque composer, one of the greatest harpsichordists of all-time.
domenico scarlatti • domenico scarlatti brief bio • domenico scarlatti handel friend • domenico scarlatti baroque composer • domenico scarlatti harpsichord esercizi
Book Review - Unholy Grail
First one Jesuit priest, then another, turns up dead, right after meeting with journalist Brittany Hamar. When she calls on Father Romano, he is wary ... but intrigued.
d l wilson novels • 2007 thriller reviews • unholy grail review • books like davinci code • religious thrillers
First one Jesuit priest, then another, turns up dead, right after meeting with journalist Brittany Hamar. When she calls on Father Romano, he is wary ... but intrigued.
d l wilson novels • 2007 thriller reviews • unholy grail review • books like davinci code • religious thrillers
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