Articles by Elizabeth Lev

The Ten Commandments of Reporting on the Vatican

Some Advice for the Coming Days

Rome, (Zenit.org) Elizabeth Lev | 6752 hits

The resignation of Pope Benedict has opened a new episode in Church history and drawn worldwide media attention. All of us who are fortunate enough to work in the media are enjoying the honor …

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'Path of St. Peter' Exhibit Made for This Moment in History

Looking at the Footsteps Pope Benedict Has Followed

Rome, (Zenit.org) Elizabeth Lev | 2983 hits

The surprising news of Pope Benedict XVI's resignation has sparked myriad reactions and interpretations. Many media outlets in Rome juggled outlandish terms like schism or scandal or quitter, …

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Giving Back: Course Trains Vatican Guides in Evangelization

And Finding the Cheer of Sunny Days

Rome, (Zenit.org) Elizabeth Lev | 2143 hits

It would be impossible for me to describe all that the Vatican Museums have given me over the years. Explaining its vast collection has maintained my family; studying the myriad works has …

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Misdirected Wonder at the Miracle of Life: Rottenness Beyond Denmark

People With Down Syndrome Persecuted, But Pandas Protected?

Rome, (Zenit.org) Elizabeth Lev | 3973 hits

Last week when I was in the United States, I found that in order to take America's mind off gun laws and fiscal cliffs, news outlets had turned to an uplifting story about life. Everyone was …

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A Childs-Eye View of Christ Vicar on Earth

Papal Portraitist Depicts Different Perspective of Pontiff

Rome, (Zenit.org) Elizabeth Lev | 3270 hits

What does one give the Pope for Christmas? Somehow appliances seem inappropriate, altarpieces and reliquaries have been done to the point of overkill, and food, cash and other sundries will …

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