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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Title:
Pope visits Congress exhibits.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-31906 POPE VISITS CONGRESS EXHIBITS BOMBAY -- Pope Paul VI arrives in a jeep to visit the “Our Heritage” exhibit, one of the many displays staged in connection with the Eucharistic Congress in Bombay. Among the crowd here are Catholic performers involved in the programs. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (CSDA-BOM-12B-64-W)
Creator:
De Andrade, C.S. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Paul VI, Pope, 1897-1978., International Eucharistic Congress., Catholic Church--Congresses.
Topics:
Popes., Automobile travel--India--Bombay., Exhibitions--India--Bombay., Congresses and conventions--India--Bombay., Papal visits--India--Bombay.
Geographic subjects:
Bombay (India)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356589
Title:
Altar of Eucharistic Congress.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-31890 ALTAR OF EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS BOMBAY -- A picturesque photograph of the high altar of the 38th International Eucharistic Congress at Bombay. It dominated the great Oval in the center of the city where 250,000 greeted Pope Paul VI during his first appearance at the Congress. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (U-NY-12A-64-W)
Creator:
United Press International. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., International Eucharistic Congress (38th : 1964 : Bombay, India), Catholic Church--Clergy.
Topics:
Eucharistic congresses--India--Mumbai., Papal visits--India--Mumbai., Altars--India--Mumbai., Clergy--India--Mumbai.
Geographic subjects:
Mumbai (India)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356581
Title:
Pope at boys' communion breakfast.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-31889 POPE AT BOYS’ COMMUNION BREAKFAST BOMBAY -- Pope Paul VI sips coffee at a simple Communion breakfast at a Bombay orphanage. Youngsters received First Communion from the hands of the pontiff, who later gave $10,000 to improve an institution sadly in need of repairs and facilities. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (U-12A-64-W)
Creator:
United Press International. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., International Eucharistic Congress (38th : 1964 : Bombay, India), Paul VI, Pope, 1897-1978.
Topics:
Eucharistic congresses--India--Mumbai., Popes., Papal visits--India--Mumbai., Orphans--India--Mumbai., Church work with orphans--Catholic Church., First communion--Catholic Church., Sacraments--Catholic Church.
Geographic subjects:
Mumbai (India)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356580
Title:
Pope greets Indian officials.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-31888 POPE GREETS INDIAN LEADERS BOMBAY -- Pope Paul VI is shown as he greeted Indian dignitaries at the residence of Valerian Cardinal Gracias, Archbishop of Bombay (right). Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (U-NY-12A-64-W)
Creator:
United Press International. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Paul VI, Pope, 1897-1978., Catholic Church--Bishops., Gracias, Valerian, 1900-1978.
Topics:
Popes., Papal visits--Press coverage--India--Bombay.
Geographic subjects:
Bombay (India)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356579
Title:
Prominent non-Catholic visitors.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption on reverse: C-31881 The Papal Legate Cardinal Agagianian reads his address after the inauguration ceremony, from his high throne at the altar of the Eucharist Congress.
Creator:
Cirrus News Pictures and Feature Agency Bombay (India) (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., International Eucharistic Congress., Catholic Church--Congresses., Catholic Church--Bishops., Aghachanean, Grigor Petros.
Topics:
Papal legates., Congresses and conventions--India--Bombay., Interdenominational cooperation., Papal visits--India--Bombay.
Geographic subjects:
Bombay (India)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356576
Title:
Prominent non-Catholic visitors.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption on reverse: C-31881 PROMINENT NON-CATHOLIC VISITORS:- Among the prominent non-Catholic persons present at the XXXVIIIth Eucharistic Congress were (L to right) Dr. B.P. Divgi, the Mayor of Bombay, Mr. D.S. Desai, Home Minister, Bombay State, Dr. P.V. Cherian, Governor of Bombay State, Dr. Zakir Hussein, Vice-President of India and Valerian Cardinal Gracias.
Creator:
Cirrus News Pictures and Feature Agency Bombay (India) (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., International Eucharistic Congress., Catholic Church--Congresses., Catholic Church--Bishops., Divgi, B.P., Desai, Daulatrao Shripatrao., Cherian, Palathinkal Varkey., Husain, Zakir, 1897-1969., Gracias, Valerian, 1900-1978.
Topics:
Mayors--India., Governors--India., Vice-presidents--India., Diplomatic and consular service--India., Congresses and conventions--India--Bombay., Interdenominational cooperation., Papal visits--India--Bombay.
Geographic subjects:
Bombay (India)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356575
Title:
International Eucharistic Congress.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption on reverse: His Eminence Gregory Peter Cardinal Agagianian is welcomed by His Eminence Valerian Cardinal Gracias, Archbishop of Bombay on his arrival at the foot of the altar, at the Oval, Bombay, to inaugurate the XXXVIIIth International Eucharistic Congress on Saturday, 28th November, 1964.
Creator:
de Andrade, C.S. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., International Eucharistic Congress (38th : 1964 : Bombay, India), Aghachanean, Grigor Petros., Catholic Church--Armenian rite--Bishops., Catholic Church--Bishops., Gracias, Valerian, 1900-1978.
Topics:
Eucharistic congresses--India--Mumbai., Bishops--India--Mumbai.
Geographic subjects:
Mumbai (India)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356574
Title:
International Eucharistic Congress.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption on reverse: There were many colorful figures at the inauguration and here is His Grace Archbishop Slipyj from Ukraine in his special vestments.
Creator:
de Andrade, C.S. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., International Eucharistic Congress (38th : 1964 : Bombay, India), Slipyĭ, Ĭosyf, 1892-1984., Ukraïnsʹka katolyt︠s︡ʹka t︠s︡erkva--Bishops., Catholic Church--Bishops.
Topics:
Eucharistic congresses--India--Mumbai., Bishops--India--Mumbai.
Geographic subjects:
Mumbai (India)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356573
Title:
Eucharistic dance-drama.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-31835 EUCHARISTIC DANCE-DRAMA BOMBAY, India -- Dressed in the traditional garb of a holy man in India, Father George Proksch, S.V.D., is directing a 1,000-member dance team and 300-voice choir for a Eucharistic dance-drama to be presented during the 38th International Eucharistic Congress in Bombay (Nov. 28-Dec. 6.). At right is a rehearsal of “The Devil Tempts Eve,” a part of the presentation which will portray the deep significance of the Eucharist in Indian art-forms. Two performances are scheduled: Nov. 30 and Dec. 5 at Bombay’s Brabourne Stadium. Use of words, actions and dance are expected to convey the meaning of the Eucharist to many non-Christians. Father Proksch, 60, has been a Divine Word missionary in India for some 30 years, and has made numerous contributions to Hindu literature and Indian music. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (FRE-11C-64-NAB)
Creator:
Society of the Divine Word. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., International Eucharistic Congress (38th : 1964 : Bombay, India), Catholic Church--Missions--India--Mumbai.
Topics:
Eucharistic congresses--India--Mumbai., Dancers--India--Mumbai., Narrative in dance--India--Mumbai., Dance costume--India--Mumbai.
Geographic subjects:
Mumbai (India)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356567
Title:
Eucharistic dance-drama.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-31835 EUCHARISTIC DANCE-DRAMA BOMBAY, India -- Dressed in the traditional garb of a holy man in India, Father George Proksch, S.V.D., is directing a 1,000-member dance team and 300-voice choir for a Eucharistic dance-drama to be presented during the 38th International Eucharistic Congress in Bombay (Nov. 28-Dec. 6.). At right is a rehearsal of “The Devil Tempts Eve,” a part of the presentation which will portray the deep significance of the Eucharist in Indian art-forms. Two performances are scheduled: Nov. 30 and Dec. 5 at Bombay’s Brabourne Stadium. Use of words, actions and dance are expected to convey the meaning of the Eucharist to many non-Christians. Father Proksch, 60, has been a Divine Word missionary in India for some 30 years, and has made numerous contributions to Hindu literature and Indian music. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (FRE-11C-64-NAB)
Creator:
Society of the Divine Word. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., International Eucharistic Congress (38th : 1964 : Bombay, India), Proksch, George., Catholic Church--Missions--India--Mumbai., Catholic Church--Clergy., Society of the Divine Word.
Topics:
Clergy--India--Mumbai., Missionaries--India--Mumbai., Eucharistic congresses--India--Mumbai.
Geographic subjects:
Mumbai (India)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356566
Title:
Company is coming--the Pope.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-31795 COMPANY IS COMING--THE POPE BOMBAY -- A new coat of paint is applied to the home of Valerian Cardinal Gracias of Bombay where Pope Paul VI will stay while visiting India for the 38th International Eucharistic Congress (Nov. 28-Dec. 6.) The banner at right is one of many promoting the Congress throughout the streets of Bombay. Leaders of several non-Catholic church bodies in this predominantly Hindu country recently sent a letter to Cardinal Gracias welcoming the Pope’s visit as helping to “spread peace among men of goodwill throughout the land.” Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (U-11A-64-NAB)
Creator:
United Press International. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., International Eucharistic Congress (38th : 1964 : Bombay, India)
Topics:
Papal visits--India--Mumbai., Eucharistic congresses--India--Mumbai.
Geographic subjects:
Mumbai (India)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356551
Title:
Breakfasts at orphanage.
Creator:
United Press International. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., International Eucharistic Congress (38th : 1964 : Bombay, India), Paul VI, Pope, 1897-1978.
Topics:
Eucharistic congresses--India--Mumbai., Popes., Papal visits--India--Mumbai., Orphans--India--Mumbai., Church work with orphans--Catholic Church.
Geographic subjects:
Mumbai (India)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356433
Title:
High regard.
Creator:
United Press International. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., International Eucharistic Congress (38th : 1964 : Bombay, India), Catholic Church--Clergy.
Topics:
Eucharistic congresses--India--Mumbai., Papal visits--India--Mumbai., Altars--India--Mumbai., Clergy--India--Mumbai.
Geographic subjects:
Mumbai (India)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356375
Title:
Eucharistic dance-drama to be performed at Bombay International Eucharistic Congress, November 30 and December 5.
Creator:
Society of the Divine Word. (author), McHenry, John. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., International Eucharistic Congress (38th : 1964 : Bombay, India)
Topics:
Eucharistic congresses--India--Mumbai., Clergy--India--Mumbai., Missionaries--India--Mumbai., Dancers--India--Mumbai., Narrative in dance--India--Mumbai.
Geographic subjects:
Mumbai (India)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356362
Title:
Expecting company.
Creator:
United Press International. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., International Eucharistic Congress (38th : 1964 : Bombay, India)
Topics:
Papal visits--India--Mumbai., Eucharistic congresses--India--Mumbai.
Geographic subjects:
Mumbai (India)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356340
Title:
Greets Indian dignitaries.
Description:
Alternate caption.
Creator:
United Press International. (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Paul VI, Pope, 1897-1978., Catholic Church--Bishops., Gracias, Valerian, 1900-1978.
Topics:
Popes., Papal visits--Press coverage--India--Bombay.
Geographic subjects:
Bombay (India)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:356328

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