Olivia Bardo
@oliviabardo.bsky.social
Social/multimedia editor @sistersreport.bsky.social | bylines at Sojourners, Business Insider, NCR, Think Christian, RNS | currently baking bread
#PopeLeoXIV gets a little shoutout in today's @nytimes.com Connections puzzle.
May 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
#PopeLeoXIV gets a little shoutout in today's @nytimes.com Connections puzzle.
Today's Connections puzzle for @nytimes.com is mysterious and important 💧 #Severance #NYTconnections
March 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Today's Connections puzzle for @nytimes.com is mysterious and important 💧 #Severance #NYTconnections
"Conclave" walked away with only one Oscar win; still, the film's themes about embracing doubt amid uncertainty and using one's platform to speak against injustices will have staying power long after awards night.
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Oscars recap: 'Conclave' ripples well beyond its one win
"Conclave" walked away with only one Oscar win; still, the film's themes about embracing doubt amid uncertainty and using one's platform to speak against injustices will have staying power long after ...
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March 3, 2025 at 7:09 PM
"Conclave" walked away with only one Oscar win; still, the film's themes about embracing doubt amid uncertainty and using one's platform to speak against injustices will have staying power long after awards night.
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Let them eat King Cake, but not the baby! Here’s a great recipe for a Fat Tuesday king cake via @oliviabardo.bsky.social ….
#MardiGras #FatTuesday #Catholic
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#MardiGras #FatTuesday #Catholic
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Let them eat King Cake, but not the baby!
Between Epiphany and Mardi Gras, people all over the world eat King Cake. Whether simply because it tastes good or because people love holiday traditions, the King Cake is beloved.
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March 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Let them eat King Cake, but not the baby! Here’s a great recipe for a Fat Tuesday king cake via @oliviabardo.bsky.social ….
#MardiGras #FatTuesday #Catholic
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#MardiGras #FatTuesday #Catholic
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Get ready for Mardi Gras! Let them eat King Cake, but not the baby! www.ncronline.org/opinion/let-... @oliviabardo.bsky.social
Let them eat King Cake, but not the baby!
Between Epiphany and Mardi Gras, people all over the world eat King Cake. Whether simply because it tastes good or because people love holiday traditions, the King Cake is beloved.
www.ncronline.org
March 2, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Get ready for Mardi Gras! Let them eat King Cake, but not the baby! www.ncronline.org/opinion/let-... @oliviabardo.bsky.social
Between Epiphany and Mardi Gras, people all over the world eat King Cake. Whether simply because it tastes good or because people love holiday traditions, the King Cake is beloved. My latest for @ncronline.bsky.social:
www.ncronline.org/opinion/let-...
www.ncronline.org/opinion/let-...
Let them eat King Cake, but not the baby!
Between Epiphany and Mardi Gras, people all over the world eat King Cake. Whether simply because it tastes good or because people love holiday traditions, the King Cake is beloved.
www.ncronline.org
March 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Between Epiphany and Mardi Gras, people all over the world eat King Cake. Whether simply because it tastes good or because people love holiday traditions, the King Cake is beloved. My latest for @ncronline.bsky.social:
www.ncronline.org/opinion/let-...
www.ncronline.org/opinion/let-...
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"Watching the film in 2025, as the Trump administration dismantles many of the social services that make our nation more equitable, I think of Seeger's parable as a message on the slow but important work of justice set before us."
In ‘A Complete Unknown,’ It’s Pete Seeger Who Brings the Wisdom
Edward Norton’s performance captures the late folk artist’s steady approach to justice — one that serves us well today.
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February 7, 2025 at 11:30 AM
"Watching the film in 2025, as the Trump administration dismantles many of the social services that make our nation more equitable, I think of Seeger's parable as a message on the slow but important work of justice set before us."
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Pope Francis suffered a fall and injured his right arm, the Vatican announced on Jan. 16.
According to a brief statement, the 88-year-old pontiff fell at his Vatican residence. While he did not break it, the arm was immobilized as a cautionary measure.
According to a brief statement, the 88-year-old pontiff fell at his Vatican residence. While he did not break it, the arm was immobilized as a cautionary measure.
Pope Francis falls and injures arm
Pope Francis suffered a fall and injured his right arm, the Vatican announced on Jan. 16.
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January 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Pope Francis suffered a fall and injured his right arm, the Vatican announced on Jan. 16.
According to a brief statement, the 88-year-old pontiff fell at his Vatican residence. While he did not break it, the arm was immobilized as a cautionary measure.
According to a brief statement, the 88-year-old pontiff fell at his Vatican residence. While he did not break it, the arm was immobilized as a cautionary measure.
My latest for @ncronline.bsky.social:
The papacy received a shout-out last night at the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards when host Nikki Glaser performed a remix of "Popular" from "Wicked" with a Catholic twist.
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The papacy received a shout-out last night at the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards when host Nikki Glaser performed a remix of "Popular" from "Wicked" with a Catholic twist.
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Reporter's Inbox: Nikki Glaser's Catholic take on 'Wicked' at the Golden Globe Awards
No one was off limits in the comedian's jokes, including the pope, who also received a bit of production value.
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January 6, 2025 at 9:48 PM
My latest for @ncronline.bsky.social:
The papacy received a shout-out last night at the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards when host Nikki Glaser performed a remix of "Popular" from "Wicked" with a Catholic twist.
www.ncronline.org/news/reporte...
The papacy received a shout-out last night at the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards when host Nikki Glaser performed a remix of "Popular" from "Wicked" with a Catholic twist.
www.ncronline.org/news/reporte...
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St. Hildegard said her cookies of joy "calm all bitterness of the heart and mind, open your heart and impaired senses, and make your mind cheerful." In this Christmas season, we need to revive these cookies of joy.
Reviving 12th-century St. Hildegard's 'cookies of joy'
St. Hildegard said her cookies of joy "calm all bitterness of the heart and mind, open your heart and impaired senses, and make your mind cheerful." In this Christmas season, we need to revive these c...
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December 24, 2024 at 11:25 AM
St. Hildegard said her cookies of joy "calm all bitterness of the heart and mind, open your heart and impaired senses, and make your mind cheerful." In this Christmas season, we need to revive these cookies of joy.
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Global Sisters Report shares excerpts from the Advent section of our first book, Wisdom from the Global Sisterhood, published earlier this year.
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'Wisdom from the Global Sisterhood': Sentinels of Advent and Christmas
Global Sisters Report shares excerpts from the Advent section of our first book, Wisdom from the Global Sisterhood, published earlier this year.
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December 9, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Global Sisters Report shares excerpts from the Advent section of our first book, Wisdom from the Global Sisterhood, published earlier this year.
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"Children are already exploring sexuality and religious skepticism in complex and important ways — so our films and books should, too," writes Olivia Bardo in her review of the Judy Blume adaptation.
Puberty Is Spiritual in ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.’
“Have you thought about it, God? About my growing, I mean. I’ve got a bra now.”
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December 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM
"Children are already exploring sexuality and religious skepticism in complex and important ways — so our films and books should, too," writes Olivia Bardo in her review of the Judy Blume adaptation.
I had the pleasure of designing the cover artwork for @sistersreport.bsky.social's latest piece, which features excerpts from the Advent section of their first book.
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'Wisdom from the Global Sisterhood': Sentinels of Advent and Christmas
Global Sisters Report shares excerpts from the Advent section of our first book, Wisdom from the Global Sisterhood, published earlier this year.
www.globalsistersreport.org
December 9, 2024 at 2:57 PM
I had the pleasure of designing the cover artwork for @sistersreport.bsky.social's latest piece, which features excerpts from the Advent section of their first book.
www.globalsistersreport.org/spirituality...
www.globalsistersreport.org/spirituality...
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"This Advent calls us to make the world a better place to live for all," writes Sr. Rosemary Wanyoike, "especially the children, people with special needs and the economically vulnerable groups who suffer most."
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Prepare a room at the inn this Advent
"This Advent calls us to make the world a better place to live for all," writes Sr. Rosemary Wanyoike, "especially the children, people with special needs and the economically vulnerable groups who su...
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December 4, 2024 at 3:35 PM
"This Advent calls us to make the world a better place to live for all," writes Sr. Rosemary Wanyoike, "especially the children, people with special needs and the economically vulnerable groups who suffer most."
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In my latest piece for Think Christian, I reflect on the beloved autumn classic, Over the Garden Wall:
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Over the Garden Wall and Our Own Spiritual Pilgrimages | Think Christian
The autumnal animated classic reminds us to hold onto hope even when the path grows dark.
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November 26, 2024 at 5:12 PM
In my latest piece for Think Christian, I reflect on the beloved autumn classic, Over the Garden Wall:
thinkchristian.net/over-the-gar...
thinkchristian.net/over-the-gar...
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With music by Elton John and lyrics by Jake Shears, the Broadway show is a love letter to queen of the "electric church."
‘Tammy Faye’ the Musical Highlights the Theatrics of Televangelism
With music by Elton John, the short-lived Broadway show is a love letter to the queen of the “electric church.”
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November 24, 2024 at 8:00 PM
With music by Elton John and lyrics by Jake Shears, the Broadway show is a love letter to queen of the "electric church."
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Both the cast of SNL and the Erie Benedictines are groups of people who could very well be "on the list" for one reason or another. One group responds with humor and lightness and the other with love and fiery truthtelling.
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Reporter's Inbox: SNL alludes to Pennsylvania Benedictines in post-election cold open
On Nov. 9, the cast of "Saturday Night Live" tackled the task of performing their first episode after the election of Donald Trump as 47th president of the U.S. — and gave a shoutout to the Benedictin...
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November 18, 2024 at 6:09 PM
Both the cast of SNL and the Erie Benedictines are groups of people who could very well be "on the list" for one reason or another. One group responds with humor and lightness and the other with love and fiery truthtelling.
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November 20, 2024 at 3:19 PM
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