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Pontius Pilate was a Roman prefect (or governor) over Judea in the early first century (about 26-36 AD). Those who have read about Pilate in the Gospel accounts may know of him as a man who saw Jesus was guiltless, but let his fear of the crowds seize him. He gave into cowardice and allowed for Jesus to be killed. We can read about the account of Pilate in Matthew 27 and John 18:28-40.
Silvestro Lega was one of the leading exponents of the Macchiaioli group, the most intimate and delicate. Life, works, style.
Barabbas, a criminal on the brink of receiving his execution, gets set free by the Jewish people when they are given a choice between releasing either Barabbas or Jesus. Barabbas was most likely a freedom fighter who had taken his zealous actions too far. He shared a name with Jesus, but the similarities stopped there. Instead of receiving the punishment he ought due to his actions, Jesus takes his place and receives Barabbas’ warranted punishment.
Voters in the United States prepare to elect the next U.S. president as Democratic candidates, former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris, challenge the Republican incumbents President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. The Register covers the presidential election as well as congressional races through the lens of Catholic social teaching.
"Stephen Sprouse: Rock | Art | Fashion," an exhibit celebrating the Hoosier designer, opens July 16 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.