Timothy Schmalz
Canadian artist hopes to be ‘visual ambassador’ of Pope Francis’ message to poor
By Claire Giangravé — November 14, 2022
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The creator of 'Homeless Jesus,' Catholic artist Timothy Schmalz is on his way to becoming the most prolific sculptor under Pope Francis’ pontificate.
Homelessness is on the ballot in the midterms
By Kevin Nye — October 28, 2022
(RNS) — A spike in homelessness, combined with its growing visibility in the wake of the pandemic, has led the issue to be front and center in campaigns across the country.
Catholic sculptor re-creating Dante’s ‘Divine Comedy’ aims to shift the emphasis off hell
By Claire Giangravé — July 21, 2020
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — According to the sculptor, limiting the poem’s scope to the Inferno has led to a secularization of Dante’s work. Schmalz’s sculpture will be the first to represent all 100 cantos of the famous poem.
Pope Francis showcases his commitment to immigrants with new statue at the Vatican
By Claire Giangravé — October 1, 2019
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — On Sunday, Pope Francis enshrined his commitment to immigrants and refugees by erecting a statue dedicated to the “angels unawares,” who every day put their lives at risk to find a new life in a new nation. The artwork is the first to be added to St. Peter’s Square in 400 years and depicts an issue central to Francis' pontificate.
Fed-up victim nabs his priest abuser in sexting sting
By Mark Mueller — October 2, 2013
NEWARK, N.J. (RNS) A young Catholic priest thought he was swapping explicit text messages with a 16-year-old boy. Turns out it was a former friend who was fed up with years of sexual harassment.
Homeless Jesus sculpture searches for a home
By Ron Csillag — April 17, 2013
TORONTO (RNS) Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz's latest creation is a depiction of Jesus as a homeless man sleeping on a bench. The only problem? Churches he has offered the sculpture have turned him down.
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