Time For Ukrainians to Negotiate — Pope Francis
The Ukrainian government has responded angrily and vowed never to surrender after Pope Francis said the country should have “the courage to raise the white…
Girls, Rivalries and Football Feature in Pope Francis’ Memoir
From being dazzled by a beautiful girl to his role in Argentina’s dictatorship, Pope Francis reviews his long life in his first autobiography, and makes…
Street Artist of ‘Super Pope’ Fame Gets Stamp of Vatican Approval
ROME (AP) — Street artist Maupal, whose cartoon-like depictions of Pope Francis as a “Super Pope” have graced buildings around the Vatican for a decade,…
New De Roo Book Featured at 100th Symposium
Toward the end of the day-long Symposium Feb. 24 marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of Bishop Remi De Roo, Pearl Gervais cited a…
Tranquility, by Susannah Paranich
Acrylic on canvas panel, 8″ x 10″ x 1/8″. SUSANNAH PARANICH – Portfolio of Works
Symbolism: Communication or Communion
He who speaks of symbols enters an area where reflection, synthesis, and contemplation are more important than investigation, analysis, and science. One cannot apprehend a…
Hidden Gems in the Synod Report
At the synod on synodality, the Western media focused on a limited number of hot-button issues — women’s ordination, married priests and blessing of gay…
Jesus and Mature Love – Reflections on Love of Enemy
Jesus’ early followers likely faced grave dangers for gathering in the name of one whose teachings about love of enemies put them at odds with…
Arts Administrator Edited ICN for Twelve Years
Maureen Rae (Marnie) Butler (née Berger) died October 10, 2023, Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria B.C. Born May 19, 1950 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Victoria, B.C.…
Padre Guadalupe, James Carney sj, Still Celebrated in Honduras
It has been a few years since I last visited Honduras, what with the covid crisis and then some family matters, not to say too…