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Tracing the Indonesian Virgin Mary in Basoeki Abdullah’s ‘Maria Assumpta’
Art & Culture 6 years ago

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Tracing the Indonesian Virgin Mary in Basoeki Abdullah’s ‘Maria Assumpta’

Clad in a kebaya (traditional Javanese blouse) and batik wraparound, the Virgin Mary ascends to the heavens in Basoeki Abdullah’s Maria Assumpta, a painting recently discovered in a warehouse in the Netherlands and a significant piece of artwork that helped shaped the local imagery of this revered Catholic figure in Indonesia.
Millions in Indonesia peacefully celebrate Easter despite volatile politics
National 6 years ago

Millions in Indonesia peacefully celebrate Easter despite volatile politics

Messages of peace and tolerance are being broadcast across the country amid a string of political controversies surrounding last week’s simultaneous elections. 
JA Pramuhendra revisits his Catholic upbringing in solo exhibition
Art & Culture 6 years ago

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JA Pramuhendra revisits his Catholic upbringing in solo exhibition

For his second solo exhibition, artist J. Ariadhitya Pramuhendra  – better known as JA Pramuhendra  –  sketched and sculpted holy figures based on his recollections of childhood memories. 
Brazil is choosing a new president. Here's what you need to know
World 7 years ago

Brazil is choosing a new president. Here's what you need to know

A far-right politician promising a hard line on crime and corruption, Jair Bolsonaro, is the frontrunner for the top job.
Vatican announces historic deal on bishops with China
World 7 years ago

Vatican announces historic deal on bishops with China

The agreement with China "concerns the nomination of Bishops, a question of great importance for the life of the Church," the Vatican said in a statement as Pope Francis began a visit to the Baltic states.
US priest abuse victims demand transparency from Vatican
World 7 years ago

US priest abuse victims demand transparency from Vatican

US groups representing survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic priests called Thursday on the Vatican to publish a list of clerics accused of sexual assault.
Australian Catholics vow to end child abuse 'cover-ups'
World 7 years ago

Australian Catholics vow to end child abuse 'cover-ups'

Australian Catholic leaders vowed Friday that the church's "shameful" history of child abuse and cover-ups will never be repeated, but rejected a national inquiry's call to report such assaults disclosed in confession.
Pope appoints 14 new cardinals
World 7 years ago

Pope appoints 14 new cardinals

Pope Francis was to appoint 14 new cardinals Thursday, a diverse selection from all over the world including Iraq, Pakistan, Madagascar and Japan.
Pope Francis 'a strong voice' for all Christians: inter-church group
World 7 years ago

Pope Francis 'a strong voice' for all Christians: inter-church group

Pope Francis's visit to Geneva, a center of Protestantism, expresses "Christian unity", the World Council of Churches chief told AFP, insisting the pontiff's message of love and inclusion speaks across denominations.
Anger and tears as 'Magdalene Sisters' hold historic reunion
World 7 years ago

Anger and tears as 'Magdalene Sisters' hold historic reunion

Scores of women forced to work in "Magdalene Laundries" -- Irish penitentiary work-houses run by the Catholic Church -- gathered for the first time in Dublin this week for an emotional reunion.
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