NEW YORK (CNS) -- The Vatican often makes headlines, never more so than at a time of transition such as that which Pope Benedict XVI ushered in Feb. 11 with the surprise announcement of his resignation. In addition to its frequently prominent place in the news, though, the papacy has, over the years, drawn the occasional attention of the entertainment industry as well. Pontiffs, both real and fictional, have been portrayed -- sometimes accurately, sometimes in caricature -- on stage, in movies and via television. The highlights of papal history have been used to inspire audiences, while the scandalous patches…

Brussels (SIGNIS) - Online registrations for the SIGNIS World Congress 2013 are open at the new Congress website: www.signisworldcongress.net. The SIGNIS World Congress 2013 will take place From October 20-25, 2013 in Beirut, Lebanon on the theme "Media for a Culture of Peace: Creating Images with the New Generation". The theme "underlines the continuing commitment of SIGNIS to work with children and young people to promote their rights in and through the media," according to SIGNIS President Augustine Loorthusamy. "As a Catholic association of media professionals we want to work with and encourage the new generation to create positive and…

PONTIFICAL COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS (PCCS) - Photo Contest - ‹‹"My" Pope Benedict XVI. Sharing Experiences. ›› The Pontifical Council for Social Communications is pleased to announce a photo contest open to all. The contest, ‹‹"My" Benedict XVI. Sharing Experiences››, offers an opportunity to illustrate your own experiences of Pope Benedict XVI's pontificate. We look forward to receiving any photos you might wish to share - whether the election, his travels, World Youth Day in Cologne, Sydney and Madrid, or his audiences and celebrations. Any photos of events which capture the atmosphere of the moment – the joys and struggles,…

La partenza del Papa Benedetto XVI dal Vaticano a Castelgandolfo