By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Through five pontificates, popes have instructed the faithful at their weekly general audiences, condemned war, called for peace and even celebrated birthdays in the Vatican audience hall under the gaze of a giant bronze sculpture of Jesus. The massive sculpture, nearly 66 feet wide and 23 […]
Artist installs pro-life sculpture of Mary and preborn Jesus in Rome
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service ROME — If “beauty will save the world,” as Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky said, then “perhaps beauty can also save the unborn,” said Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz. “Artwork has the power to persuade and convince and move people,” and “the more representations we have of a mother and child […]
Mystical Rose receiving crucifix, Damien statue by Maui sculptor
By Jim Muneno Special to the Herald The Mystical Rose Oratory on the Chaminade University/St. Louis School campus will finally receive a permanent crucifix for its sanctuary when Chaminade chaplain Marianist Father George Cerniglia blesses one especially crafted for the chapel July 8 at the 10 a.m. Mass. He will also bless and dedicate a […]