tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28321606.post8183236886776281366..comments2023-11-14T23:15:05.189-08:00Comments on ORBIS CATHOLICVS: As seen in the Vatican Museums...John Paul Sonnenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17248427382830782035noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28321606.post-16677573943794845052008-05-14T13:38:00.000-07:002008-05-14T13:38:00.000-07:00The myth of Pope Alexander VI being evil was inven...The myth of Pope Alexander VI being evil was invented by the ennemies of Spain and the Church (Protestants, Illuminists, etc.). Pope Borgia was neither better nor worst than the other Popes of the Renaissance. In doctrinal matters he was excellent. In politics he was clever. You should read the Oreste Ferrara's biography on Alexander VI. R.V.R.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28321606.post-81143125065201379742008-05-13T04:18:00.000-07:002008-05-13T04:18:00.000-07:00Only fitting in that the Borgia Pope Alex VI was e...Only fitting in that the Borgia Pope Alex VI was evil.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28321606.post-76080326384374707542008-05-12T10:15:00.000-07:002008-05-12T10:15:00.000-07:00"This statue is in the Paul VI collection of Moder..."This statue is in the Paul VI collection of Modern Religious Art in the Vatican Museums."<BR/><BR/>That gallery is best viewed by looking straight up at the Borgia ceilings the whole time.M.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14638202171402952084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28321606.post-83683348617233743012008-05-10T11:02:00.000-07:002008-05-10T11:02:00.000-07:00Jeffrey,This statue is in the Paul VI collection o...Jeffrey,<BR/>This statue is in the Paul VI collection of Modern Religious Art in the Vatican Museums. It should be called "The Paul VI Collection of Crusty and Vaguely Religious but Mostly Just Really Really Really Really Hideously Ugly Art!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28321606.post-38133274675289620842008-05-09T05:52:00.000-07:002008-05-09T05:52:00.000-07:00Years ago, while visiting the architectural gems ...Years ago, while visiting the architectural gems of Bologna, I made a detour to the town of Predappio where Mussolini is buried.<BR/><BR/>To my astonishment, the souvenir shops sold Fascist art and memorabilia. You could even buy statues of Il Duce striking various heoric poses.<BR/><BR/>All rather strange !PeterHWrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08734936083886678494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28321606.post-84421817319805337182008-05-09T03:31:00.000-07:002008-05-09T03:31:00.000-07:00Who on earth is it supposed to be? Looks like a vi...Who on earth is it supposed to be? Looks like a villain from an old comic book.Jeffrey Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05765959701992923298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28321606.post-56229192419796000952008-05-09T00:08:00.000-07:002008-05-09T00:08:00.000-07:00I do like this blog! The post about Hitler's visit...I do like this blog! The post about Hitler's visit to Rome 70 years ago is so interesting because it puts into relief the intrepid attitude of both Pius XI and his Secretary of State, Cardinal Pacelli. Those who oppose the one to the other forget that there was a total meeting of minds between Pope Ratti and his "dauphin". Rudolphus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com