Author Archives: Carol Glatz

Protecting children: A survivor’s search to heal after abuse

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Carol Glatz

By Drew Dillingham Catholic News Service (Thirteenth in a series) ROME — Among all the people I have met in Rome, I was most honored to meet Veronique Garnier on Wednesday. She spoke to me and my classmates about how … Continue reading →

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Protecting children: Being aware of how sex offenders “groom” their victims

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Carol Glatz

By Drew Dillingham Catholic News Service (Tenth in a series) ROME — This week at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, my class learned about the ethical issues related to the sexual abuse of minors. One question we discussed was, … Continue reading →

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Protecting children: Warning signs of potential abusers

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Carol Glatz

By Drew Dillingham Catholic News Service (Eighth in a series) ROME — Everyone knows the story of the prophet Jonah. He is commanded by God to prophesy to Nineveh, home of one of Israel’s greatest enemies. Despite receiving God’s commission … Continue reading →

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Mother Mary: The merciful, mischievous interceder in Italian legends

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Carol Glatz

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis told a story today about a legend in southern Italy to illustrate how Mary is always nearby, watching, waiting and ready to jump in and lend a hand. While Jesus is every person’s best advocate … Continue reading →

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Wanted: Humble shepherd, clear communicator, world traveler

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Carol Glatz

VATICAN CITY — Four years ago today, 115 cardinal-electors chose a new pope. Inspired through prayer and the Holy Spirit, the men sought to elect the best pastor for this particular moment in the church and the world. We here … Continue reading →

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Skirling at St. Peter’s Square

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Carol Glatz

VATICAN CITY — After the bells tolled for the noon Angelus today, the melodies and drone of Scottish bagpipes could be heard near St. Peter’s Square. Pipe Sergeant Mauro Nenci of Rome helped catch the attention of passersby and media … Continue reading →

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Pop art pope wins graffiti game of peace

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Carol Glatz

UPDATE: After being up less than half the day, the city’s waste collectors came to scrape everything off. Like two years ago, spray paint graffiti, trash and unsanitary mementos of a canine kind remain… VATICAN CITY — In a clandestine … Continue reading →

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Game of Mercy: U.S. YouTuber gifts pope videogame

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Carol Glatz

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis got game — a role-playing, cult video game, that is. Appropriately, the game is not a stereotypical virtual world of bloody combat by blasphemous brutes, but the critically acclaimed video game, Undertale, which lets players … Continue reading →

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World Refugee Day: Pope Francis-style

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Carol Glatz

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis marked today’s World Refugee Day with an appeal to assist and accompany refugees as well as remedy the injustices and conflicts that force people to flee. Throughout his pontificate, he has repeatedly underlined the plight of … Continue reading →

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Top 9 Must-Sees for Holy Year Pilgrims to Rome

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Carol Glatz

By Nicole Pellicano* VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In the past, a pilgrimage to Rome lasted weeks. It included visiting churches, touring the catacombs, following in the footsteps of saints and praying at historic sites in and outside the city. During … Continue reading →

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