Articles by Elizabeth Lev
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 …
read moreThe 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, …
read moreIt 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 …
read moreLast 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 …
read moreWhat 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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