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The long history of how Jesus came to resemble a white European
In colonial Latin America – called “New Spain” by European colonists – images of a white Jesus reinforced a caste system where white, Christian Europeans occupied the top tier, while those with darker ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)9h
Convalescing pope opens Holy Week with in-person greeting in St. Peter’s Square
A convalescing Pope Francis greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, wishing more than 20,000 faithful a ...
Catholic Standard10h
On Palm Sunday, recovering pope says to carry the cross with compassion
He delivered a blessing in St. Peter’s Square at the end of the Mass for the Jubilee of the Sick and Health Care Workers ...
America Magazine14h
Pope Francis speaks with stronger voice at the end of Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square
His appearance today was unannounced but not unexpected as Swiss Guards were posted around the square, a sign that the pope ...
National Catholic Reporter14h
Pope Francis appears at Palm Sunday Mass at St. Peter's Square
"Have a good Palm Sunday, have a good Holy Week," said the pope, speaking over applause and the cheers of the crowd.