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Herald Malaysia
29-05-2025
- General
- Herald Malaysia
Pope Leo XIV's pectoral cross contains a relic of St. Leo the Great
On the day of his election, Pope Leo XIV received the gift of a silver pectoral cross containing the relics of Pope St. Leo the Great, as well as three Augustinian bishops: St. Augustine, St. Thomas of Villanova, and Blessed Anselmo Polanco, a Spanish bishop martyred in the country's civil war. May 29, 2025 Pope Leo XIV venerates the pectoral cross reliquary By Tiziana Campisi and Christopher WellsAlmost 16 centuries ago, the first Pope to bear the name Leo promoted the unity of the Church, highlighted the primacy of the Bishop of Rome, defined the doctrine of the Incarnation, composed some of the most beautiful prayers of the Roman Missal, and earned for himself the epithet 'the Great.' On May 8, the day of his election to the papacy, the new Pope Leo XIV received a silver pectoral cross donated by the Circolo San Pietro , containing relics of his illustrious predecessor, along with relics of St. Augustine of Hippo and Augustinian bishops St. Thomas of Villanova and Blessed Anselmo Polanco. The Circolo San Pietro was founded in Rome in 1869 by a group of young people at the urging of Blessed Pope Pius IX, who entrusted them with their initial charitable duty of providing meals for the poor. The idea of the Custode of the Apostolic Sanctuary The idea of having a new 'reliquary' cross made for Pope Leo XIV was the inspiration of Father Bruno Silvestrini, OSA, Custode del Sacrario Apostolico (Guardian of the Apostolic Sanctuary), and a member of the Augustinian community attached to the Pontifical Sacristy. Picking up on his Augustinian confrere's desire to entrust himself to the protection and guidance of Pope Leo the Great, Fr. Silvestrini turned to expert Antonino Cottone, who had already made five reliquaries using traditional medieval techniques. Mr. Cottone created the pectoral cross reliquary, which was donated to Pope Leo by the Augustinian General Curia on the day he was created Cardinal, on 30 September 2023. A painstaking task It took the expert only two hours to create, with painstaking precision and passionate dedication, a new small cross with gilded paper filigrees ( paperoles ) on red moiré ('watered silk', a textile whose appearance simulates the grain of wood or marble, producing an iridescent effect), where 4 tiny paper flowers held the relics of the 4 illustrious pastors of the Church. Mr. Cottone skillfully rolled, shaped, and glued tiny strips of paper to create a series of decorative elements between which he then inserted the precious fragments of the 'holy bones.' Cross presented to Leo XIV When he had finished his work, the artisan placed the 'reliquary cross' inside the papal pectoral cross and presented it to Pope Leo XIV by placing it around his neck. The Pope joyfully received the pectoral cross enriched with the relics of four bishops particularly dear to him.--Vatican News
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Broadway On Demand Announces Streaming Release of Maria Caruso's Incarnation
NEW YORK, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadway On Demand, the Emmy Award-nominated and premier global streaming platform for theatrical productions, proudly announces the exclusive digital release of Incarnation, the acclaimed solo dance theater work by Maria Caruso. Now available for streaming worldwide, Incarnation is a powerful exploration of resilience, and transformation, captivating audiences with its deeply personal, yet universally resonant, journey. Originally performed and previewed to sold-out audiences in Brazil, prior to a historic run at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Incarnation delivers raw storytelling and striking movement. Lights go up on Caruso bound to a chair, before breaking free in a powerful act of self-liberation. Through expressive choreography, dramatic costume changes, and a haunting duet with a mirror, Caruso embodies resilience and transformation. Set against a minimalist backdrop with Ryan Onestak's evocative score, Incarnation is a visceral tribute to the human spirit. New York Weekly hails Incarnation as "a monumental moment in Theatre Royal Drury Lane's history." "Premiering Incarnation at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane was beyond a magical experience. It was the absolute pinnacle of my career," says Caruso. "To have been a part of the theatre's 361-year history is an honor and a blessing, and to have my performance captured for the world to see is an exhilarating moment in my journey." Maria Caruso's Metamorphosis is also available to stream on BOD. Launched in 2020, Broadway on Demand continues its mission to bring world-class theatrical experiences to audiences everywhere, expanding access to innovative and thought-provoking performances. The addition of Incarnation further reinforces the platform's commitment to showcasing diverse and powerful works that push the boundaries of storytelling. Broadway on Demand is the streaming imprint of Broadway Licensing Global. Incarnation is available to rent now at: ABOUT BROADWAY LICENSING GLOBAL Broadway on Demand is an Emmy Award® nominated streaming platform, offering marquee theatrical content, interactive events, and original programming. BOD features hundreds of titles distributed through TVOD, SVOD and FAST programming models, and is an official imprint of Broadway Licensing Global. MEDIA CONTACT Public Relations at Interdependence | press@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Broadway Licensing Global Sign in to access your portfolio
