You are arguing a different argument my friend. Take it to someone else. I’m unwilling.
Well, for better or worse as most have already mentioned, over the centuries the “headquarters” became Rome through geographical location and shifting demographics. It’s probably more accurate to call it a “Roman influence” since the Italians are the descendants of the Roma people. Yes, the Catholic Church is universal, ethnically wise too. Just look to the different images of Our Lady all over the world with her countless titles. Different cities, towns, and villages will even have differing images of Our Lady even though they are in the same country.I searched up Saint Peter’s Basilica, which is a famous site in the Vatican, and noticed something. ALL of the statues and paintings were of Italian origin. Is the catholic church universal ethnicity wise, too?
Catholic ART is definitely Italo-centric. The Church in Rome was a great patron of the arts - painting, sculpture, music, etc. At the time when the Church could yield such patronage, all of the art centers were in Europe. Not only that but the Vatican is in Rome and Rome is in Italy so the local culture expressed in the Bascilica (and the other Churches) is rightfully Italian. Church art and architecture is more an expression of local culture.I searched up Saint Peter’s Basilica, which is a famous site in the Vatican, and noticed something. ALL of the statues and paintings were of Italian origin. Is the catholic church universal ethnicity wise, too?
Before internet and jets, why would the Roman Italians elect to the papacy someone who spoke neither Italian, nor understood the Roman people? Sure, there were some non-Italian Latins who were elected, but they were all very well versed on the local culture and language.
I think you misunderstood my first post, or perhaps I was not clear. My point is as you have stated here.
Friend, you’re MOST welcomed
Well, the Church does have a global presence.
Our Pope is from Argentina. At Mass for the feast of Corpus Christi, our local priest quoted a Nigerian Cardinal as he discussed the reality of Christ, fully present in the Eucharist.
When I visit my parents, I love to look at the Korean statue of Our Lady which my dad gifted to my mom on their 50th anniversary.
At home, I have a beautiful cross made in El Salvador, Mexican Dia de Los Muertos folk art, a statue of Our Lady of la Vang (Vietnam), a porcelain representation of Our Lady made by a Native American, several byzantine icons, and an African holy card of the Madonna and Child.
Look a little further.We Catholics, and our art, are everywhere.
May God bless you!
jt
Langsam bitte!! I dont see any anti-italian behaviour here.People are just trying to give their points of view on the topic!Exactly.