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Seville, Spain's Holy Week blends faith, tradition and spectacle
18+ hour, 36+ min ago (604+ words) SEVILLE, Spain " Each spring, for one week, Seville transforms. The scent of orange blossoms mixes with heady incense. Booming drums and soaring brass bands echo down narrow streets. Gilded floats topped with life-like statues and vibrant floral arrangements are carried…...
The Most Rev. Bonnici installed as 10th bishop of Catholic Diocese of Rochester
2+ week, 2+ day ago (391+ words) The Most Rev. John Bonnici was installed Thursday as the 10th bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Rochester. Bonnici's Solemn Mass of Installation was held at Sacred Heart Cathedral on Flower City Park. As he addressed the faithful who gathered for…...
John Bonnici to be installed as Rochester's next Catholic bishop. How to watch
2+ week, 2+ day ago (131+ words) The Most Rev. John Bonnici will be installed today as the 10th bishop of the Diocese of Rochester. A Solemn Mass of Installation is set for 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral. A ticket is required for admission. The diocese said that, because…...
Local church leader on his impact as a pastor and "homie"
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (125+ words) Local church leader on his impact as a pastor and "homie"WXXI News Local church leader on his impact as a pastor and "homie" We continue our spotlight on Black community members whose work may be under the radar but…...
Church leader unites generations as a pastor and ‘homie’
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (608+ words) If you ever visit the Teen Empowerment building on Genessee Street, you'll likely be greeted by a man with a bright smile and joyful disposition. Jerrard Brown is usually the first face the teenagers see, something that's been the case…...
Local clergy returns from Minneapolis
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (267+ words) Local clergy returns from Minneapolis'WXXI News Local clergy returns from Minneapolis 12:00: Local clergy returns from Minneapolis 1:00: Local Olympians win gold; new book on Bach; drag queen Aggy Dune Several local faith leaders recently traveled to Minneapolis to protest ICE and…...
Is radio still relevant? Trust, access, and the future of news
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (284+ words) Is radio still relevant? Trust, access, and the future of news'WXXI News Is radio still relevant? Trust, access, and the future of news 12:00: Is radio still relevant? Trust, access, and the future of news 1:00: Special rebroadcast " Catholics grade Pope Leo…...
"Black and Jewish America:" understanding a complex alliance
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (155+ words) In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 2/2/26, we speak to local faith leaders about how to best break down barriers between Black and Jewish Americans. "Black and Jewish America:" understanding a complex alliance "Defined by solidarity and…...
Catholics grade Pope Leo XIV
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (109+ words) Catholics grade Pope Leo XIV'wxxinews.org Catholics grade Pope Leo XIV White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller recently lashed out at Pope Leo XIV over the pope's remarks about immigration. Miller said that the pope is betraying his…...
John Bonnici becomes bishop of the Rochester Catholic diocese, as Matano steps down
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (707+ words) The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester has announced the resignation of Bishop Salvatore Matano. Matano, 79, has served as bishop of the diocese since 2013, when he was appointed by then-Pope Francis. Pope Leo XIV accepted Matano's resignation Wednesday morning, the diocese…...