Pope Benedict XVI

Manuel Joseph Rubio y Salinas. Red is not only a crucial color for Spain, but it also represents the archbishop 's ecclesiastical position. A painting analogous to this work that Miguel Cabrera might have been influenced by was Pierre Subleyras ' Pope Benedict XIV (Fig. 2). It features a similar composition to Cabrera 's painting, and it was completed in 1745 in Italy. Moreover, this similarity displays a common pattern for this type of subject matter, and a model for artists to employ when…

issued yet another bull, Unam Sanctam, November 18 1302 after meeting with a large group of church officials. This new document was an attempt to reestablish his possession of power as the pope of the Catholic Church, sending the message that although he was not able to support his previous decree, the church and pope still remained powerful. In his Unam Sanctam, Boniface references the beliefs and actions of his predecessors along with many citations of biblical passages that supported his…

towards the lack of involvement and action towards the persecution and pogrom of the Jews and how the fear of the Nazis turning on them caused this passivity or complicity to the actions committed. The reluctance to react is supported by the soon-to-be Pope at the time, Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli, who stated that ‘the fight against the Jews would also become a fight against the Catholics’ and said that on behalf of the Catholics, they will not intervene. This fear is supported by the evidence of…

Women’s roles in the Catholic church have remained relatively consistent in the fact that women have never been allowed to become priests but have continued their service to the church in the role as nuns. Even though the church has modernized in other ways, they have not caught up to improving gender equality in the West. Why is this still a controversial issue especially since in other denominations of Christianity, such as the Methodist church, have appointed women preachers? This is still an…

in Terris Pope John Paul II addresses Pope John XXIII's writing in his Encyclical letter of Pecem in Terris. Pacem in Terris in English term is known as Peace on earth. John Paul II made it very clear to what he wanted to talk about in his version of Pecem in Terris. He actually writes it in a very organized manner. He puts it in almost a list of what has been happening in or before the 20th century, almost like giving us a history lesson of some sort. He then addresses the ideas of Pope John…

Board Overview (2 Interviews) The Board of Directors is made up of individuals who believe in the value of an education at Saint Benedict School and wish to see the school reach its maximum potential. “If you want the best for your kids – this is it.” Members agreed that the school’s strengths include: • Strong student participation in the community “The kids are happy, educated, and well rounded. They participate in the faith community and in the larger community.” • A caring, community…

in the Rule of St. Benedict In The Rule of St. Benedict, a large section of the work is devoted to analyzing humility, which seems to run as an overarching theme throughout the work itself. While a focus on all twelve stages of the humility is too large in scope for this assignment, I will be focusing on the fear of the Lord and humility manifest in all facets of life. Prior to analyzing humility, it is important to first define what it is and why it is important. Saint Benedict believes that…

about Encyclical on Climate Change and Inequality – Pope Francis Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio or POPE FRANCIS was chosen to be the Pope of the Catholic Church since March 13, 2013. He is the first Latin American and the first Jesuit to lead the Roman Catholic Church—and the first non-European leader of the church in 1,200 years. He named himself Francis after St. Francis of Assisi. Born in Buenos Aires in 1936 to Italian immigrant parents, Pope Francis was ordained as a Catholic priest in 1969.…

With time comes change and the issues changed so Pope Francis decided there was a need to talk about the new issues. Pope Francis called bishops from around the world together, including the United States to discuss these issues. On December 10, 2014 Pope Francis stated, “Dear Brothers and Sisters, this morning we begin a new series of catechesis devoted to the family,” and ever since then the Church has been working to discuss such things (Harris). Pope Francis recognized these issues could…

Pope Francis: An Effective Leader in a Multicultural Society Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Italian immigrant parents. According to Biography.com, he initially trained as a chemist and has taught literature, philosophy, psychology and theology. Before being elected pope, Bergoglio was a Jesuit from 1960-1992. He served the Archdiocese of Buenos Aires from 1998 until 2013 and also served as cardinal of the Roman Catholic…