Monthly Archives: February 2013
Eccentric Russian artist finds a career as papal portraitist
By Alessandro Speciale — February 21, 2013
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Natalia Tsarkova originally intended to stay in Rome for a few months when she arrived in 1994, but has managed to forge a career as the Vatican's official papal portraitist.
COMMENTARY: Father Abraham and the Jews
By A. James Rudin — February 21, 2013
(RNS) Steven Spielberg’s "Lincoln'' will probably pick up a few Oscars on Sunday, and it shows that Americans will never tire of our 16th president. While the film centers on the fight to abolish slavery in 1865, two years earlier Lincoln used his powers to correct another injustice aimed at American Jews.
U.S. Catholics Divided On Church’s Direction Under New Pope; Three-quarters express a favorable view of Pope Benedict XVI
By Religion News LLC — February 21, 2013
For Immediate Release Feb. 21, 2013, 11:00 a.m. EST Contact: Liga Plaveniece, Communications Associate, 202-419-4562 U.S. Catholics Divided On Church’s Direction Under New Pope Three-quarters express a favorable view of Pope Benedict XVI Washington, D.C. – As the pontificate of Benedict XVI winds down, many American Catholics express a desire for change, according to a new […]
Graphic of the Week | Catholic Views on Church Practice and Policy
By Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux — February 21, 2013
In just a few weeks, the College of Cardinals will choose the next pope, following the resignation of current Pope Benedict XVI at the end of the month. As the Cardinals deliberate over the next leader of the world's largest denomination, what do Ameri...
Thursday Religion News Roundup: Obama and Supremes * Papal elections * Killing Jesus
By Yonat Shimron — February 21, 2013
Will the Obama administration weigh in on the gay marriage case before the Supreme Court? Will Pope Benedict XVI change church law? Is computer-simulated warfare a good teaching tool for chaplains?
Timely and penetrating evaluation of Benedict XVI’s theological work
By Religion News LLC — February 21, 2013
Explorations in the Theology of Benedict XVI Edited by John C. Cavadini Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement of his imminent resignation has, understandably, ushered in a flood of assessments of his papacy, both of his administration of the Papal office and of his theological contributions. Many observers have characterized Benedict XVI as remaining foremost a theologian; […]
A Pope Everyone Can Agree On: Yoda
By Omid Safi — February 20, 2013
Here is a Pope that everyone can agree on: Yoda.
How about a change to Yoda, to move from an embodiment of authority to one that emphasizes spiritual transmission?
Vatican mulling changes to election of new pope
By Alessandro Speciale — February 20, 2013
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Vatican confirmed that Pope Benedict XVI is considering changing church law regulating the election of a new pope, but stopped short of saying whether he would authorize an earlier start to the conclave.
Latinos and the Tea Party
By Juhem Navarro-Rivera — February 20, 2013
In the wake of Obama’s strong performance among Hispanic voters in the 2012 election, the Tea Party Express, the largest Tea Party organization, has announced that it will start an outreach campaign to attract Hispanic voters.
Armenia struggles to absorb Christian refugees from Syria
By Diana Markosian — February 20, 2013
YEREVAN, Armenia (RNS) An estimated 7,000 of Syria's Christian-Armenian community have arrived in Armenia since the start of the uprising against Syrian President Bashar Assad, and cash-strapped Armenia is struggling to help them.
U.N. faults U.S. for failure to prosecute abusive clerics
By Caleb K. Bell — February 20, 2013
The U.S. is failing to pursue and prosecute clergy guilty of child sexual abuse, according to a recent United Nations committee report.
Video: Religion & Ethics Newsweekly – Pope’s resignation
By Sally Morrow — February 20, 2013
As the news of Benedict’s impending departure took hold, people inside–and outside–of the church began offering assessments of his legacy. Video courtesy Religion & Ethics Newsweekly Watch Pope’s Resignation on PBS. See more from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly.
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly Listings — February 22
By Religion News LLC — February 20, 2013
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1625 is fed over PBS on Friday, February 22 at 5:00 p.m. (check local listings). America’s Evangelical Mecca – Colorado Springs has been dubbed this nation’s Christian Mecca because of the profusion of Evangelical Christian groups headquartered there—including Focus […]
Drone debate reveals moral hypocrisy of both sides
By Jonathan Merritt — February 20, 2013
At the end of The Godfather Part II, Michael Corleone famously remarked, “If anything in life is certain, if history has taught us anything, it’s that you can kill anybody.” America’s current drone policy has made the fictitious mobster look like a prophet. The Bush administration began using the nimble humanless aircrafts, authorizing about 50 […]
SIDEBAR: Military chaplains who died in the line of duty
By Mark I. Pinsky — February 20, 2013
(RNS) At least 10 military chaplains died in the line of duty in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.
