Religious News Service Photographs

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Conceived by journalist Louis Minsky (1909-1957), Religious News Service (RNS) was established in 1934 as an affiliated but independently managed agency of the National Conference of Jews and Christians (later the National Conference of Christians and Jews), and was dedicated to providing authoritative and bias-free news about religion and ethics to both the secular and religious press. This collection contains photographs documenting Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, and Jewish groups. Coverage of Protestants (especially mainline Protestants) and Catholics constitutes the bulk of the images. View the collection guide to learn more. Digitization of some of the images in this collection made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Featured image: Father James Groppi, the civil rights activist priest from Milwaukee, and militant leader Rennie Davis are taken into custody during an anti war demonstration a block from the White House.

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Myron Taylor at Vatican.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: MYRON TAYLOR AT VATICAN #c-3592 ROME -- President Truman’s special envoy to the Vatican, Myron C. Taylor, is shown walking past a group of colorful Swiss Guards at the Vatican as he went to deliver a message from the President to Pope Pius XII. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (PNI-NY-MES-5C-6-C)
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Taylor, Myron Charles, 1874-1959., Vatican City. Guardia svizzera pontificia., Vatican Palace (Vatican City)
Topics:
Diplomats--United States., Papal guards.
Geographic subjects:
Vatican City.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359572
Title:
Maundy Thursday.
Description:
Text transcribed from notations on envelope: 3442 Maundy Thursday The Pope kneels in prayer Bergh
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Sistine Chapel (Vatican Palace, Vatican City), Pius XII, Pope, 1876-1958.
Topics:
Mass., Popes., Maundy Thursday--Vatican City., Holy Week--Vatican City., Prayer--Vatican City.
Geographic subjects:
Vatican City.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359413
Title:
Maundy Thursday.
Description:
Text transcribed from notations on envelope: 3441 Maundy Thursday Mass in Sistine Chapel Bergh
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Sistine Chapel (Vatican Palace, Vatican City), Pius XII, Pope, 1876-1958.
Topics:
Mass., Popes., Maundy Thursday--Vatican City., Holy Week--Vatican City.
Geographic subjects:
Vatican City.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359412
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Beatification.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption on reverse: 861269 Rome, Italy: As Mother Cabrini was beatified, general view of the scene in St. Peters’ Cathedral during the colorful ceremonies that marked the beatification of the U.S. nun, Mother Cabrini.
Creator:
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Cabrini, Frances Xavier, Saint, 1850-1912., Catholic Church--Liturgy., Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano.
Topics:
Rites and ceremonies--Vatican City., Beatification., Saints., Christian saints.
Geographic subjects:
Vatican City.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359404
Title:
Cardinal Eugene Tisserant.
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Tisserant, Eugène, 1884-1972., Catholic Church--Bishops.
Topics:
Bishops--Vatican City.
Geographic subjects:
Vatican City.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359016
Title:
Hungary's new cardinal.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: HUNGARY’S NEW CARDINAL #1790 ROME -- Archbishop Josef Mindszenty, Primate of Hungary, was one of the 32 prelates elevated to the Sacred College of Cardinals. In recent weeks he has been the center of outbursts by Hungarian Communists who have denounced him as a “reactionary”. The new Cardinal has been outspoken against government measures he considers harmful to the best interests of the church and the nation. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (PA-NY-MES-2C-6-C)
Creator:
Associated Press. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Church--Bishops., Mindszenty, József, 1892-1975.
Topics:
Bishops--Hungary., Communism and Christianity--Hungary., Communism and Christianity--Catholic Church.
Geographic subjects:
Vatican City., Hungary.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358630
Title:
Pius XII first pontiff to use a typewriter.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: PIUS XII FIRST PONTIFF TO USE A TYPEWRITER #1789 ROME -- Pope Pius XII, first pontiff to use a typewriter, is shown working on his Italian-made machine in the library at the Vatican. A moderately speedy typist, he rarely makes a mistake. The machine is a portable model, lacquered white. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (PA-NY-MES-2C-6-C)
Creator:
Associated Press. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Pius XII, Pope, 1876-1958., Vatican Palace (Vatican City)
Topics:
Popes., Typewriters--Vatican City., Typewriting--Vatican City.
Geographic subjects:
Vatican City.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:358629
Title:
Where the pope holds audience.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: WHERE THE POPE HOLDS AUDIENCE #1515 ROME -- A view of the stateroom in the Vatican Palace where Pope Pius XII holds audiences, and which may be used for the consistory on February 18 at which the Holy Father will proclaim 32 new members of the Sacred College of Cardinals. It is an inspiring moment when the Holy Father, dressed in white robes, takes his seat on the Papal Throne and holds out his hand, with St. Peter’s ring on it, to be kissed by the visitors. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (MCE-NY-TFD-1-6-C)
Creator:
Acme Newspictures (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Vatican Palace (Vatican City)
Topics:
Reception rooms--Vatican City., Thrones--Vatican City.
Geographic subjects:
Vatican City.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357329
Title:
Pope gives blessing to Noble Guard.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: POPE GIVES BLESSING TO NOBLE GUARD #1484 ROME -- Pope Pius XII is shown here bestowing his annual blessing on members of the Noble Guard at a recent reception in the Vatican. At the right two guardsmen kneel while others stand at attention, holding the colors of the Guard. The Noble Guard consists of 77 members, all of whom belong to the Italian nobility and must meet rigid requirements as to health and character. The commandant is always a Roman prince, decorated with the Order of Christ, highest secular decoration granted by the Holy See. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (PR-NY-TFD-1-6-C)
Creator:
Associated Press. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Pius XII, Pope, 1876-1958., Vatican Palace (Vatican City)
Topics:
Popes., Papal guards., Benediction--Catholic Church.
Geographic subjects:
Vatican City.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:357315

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