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‘No Greater Love’: Christ’s passion brought to life
The Hobart Archdiocese has brought The Passion of Christ to the stage, with its theatrical production, No Greater Love.
Poetry in motion: Entries open for Australia’s richest prize for a single poem
Entries are now open for Australia’s richest prize for a single poem, where Australia’s top and emerging poets compete for the $10,000 first prize. Source: ACU.
Vatican unveils ‘lost’ masterpiece of the deposition of Christ
A painting of Christ being laid in the tomb, long hidden under layers of overpainting and forgotten by history, will once again be visible to the public in an exhibit at the Vatican. Source: OSV News.
Manga comics to reveal Japan’s ‘hidden Christians’ to the world
A Japanese artist has announced plans to present the history of Japan’s “hidden Christians” to younger generations through popular manga cartoons. Source: UCA News.
Exhibition brings wonders of Notre Dame to Melbourne
Melbourne is a long way from Paris, but locals can experience the wonders of the newly reopened Notre Dame Cathedral at a captivating exhibition at the Immigration Museum. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Jubilee of Artists and the World of Culture to begin at the Vatican
Pope Francis is set to visit an iconic movie studio in Rome as part of the four-day Jubilee of Artists and the World of Culture, which begins at the Vatican tomorrow. Source: Vatican News.
Mother’s death and exploration of afterlife inspire winning entry
Poet and author Christine Paice has won $10,000 in the Australian Catholic University Prize for Poetry for a poem about the death of her mother.
Rough seas: Picturing a seafarer’s life
Ahead of Sea Sunday, a Catholic charity in West Melbourne is bringing its mission to the streets with a striking mural depicting the perils of life at sea. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Art, creativity and faith combine in new collective
A new Melbourne-based collective will see creative Catholics gather together to inspire and encourage one another in their vocations as artists. Source: Melbourne Catholic.