| Description | Westminster CathedralWestminster CathedralThis edition includes the following articles and news:
Cathedral Life-Past and Present:
'Seeking Saints in Spain' by Fr Andrew Gallagher - An article relating to the origins of the Carmelite saints; 'Candlemas in Context' by Joanna Bogle- An article relating to the origins and significance of Candlemas Day.
Cathedral History in Pictures:
'The Funeral of Mgr Howlett' by Paul Tobin - An account and images of the funeral of Mgr Martin Howlett, Cathedral Administrator 1906-1948; 'Stabat Mater : A Cathedral Concert for Lent by Peter Stevens.
Cathedral History:
'Unidentified Flying Insects' by Patrick Rogers- An article relating to the insects, reptiles and fish depicted in marble, mosaics and other decorations located in various parts of Westminster Cathedral; Cardinal Cormac's Ledger Stone Laid -An article about the preparation and laying of the late Cardinal Cormac's ledger stone.
Features:
'The Friends of the Holy Land in Gaza' by John Scanlan - An article about the situation in Gaza and the efforts and activities of the Christian charity, The Friends of the Holy Land; Artists Aware- The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2019; Artemisia Gentileschi in Self Portrait as St Catherine - An article about the female Italian-Baroque artist, Artemisia Gentileschi (1593 - c1654); 'The Black Nazarene of Quiapo' by Fides- An article relating to the Traslacion annual procession in Manila which features the parading of the Black Nazarene; Sister Wendy on Life, Art and Faith; 'An Appeal to Unity' by Tobias Runeson- An article relating to divisions with the Christian Church; 'Religious and Anti-Slavery' by the Conference of Religious - An article about modern day human trafficking; The British Library Reveals the Anglo-Saxons- An article relating to the objects on display at the Anglo-Saxon exhibition held at the British Library; 'Enslaved Christians: A Forgotten Story' by Dr Matteo Salonia- An article about Christian slaves in Islamic lands from 1480 to 1780.
Book Notice: FX Fauvelle's 'The Golden Rhinoceros' by Rebecca Tinsley- The Pre-colonial history of Africa and the trade in people.
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