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The Chimes

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The Chimes

A time of grief and uncertainty for Catholics at Biola

Pope Francis waving his hand to a sea of people
With the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, Catholics have been hit with a wave of sorrow and eager anticipation as they await the results of the upcoming conclave.
Kelly Van Duine, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

Pope Francis passed away at age 88 on Monday, April 21, just after he celebrated Easter with thousands of other Catholics in St. Peter’s Square.  There are 1.4 billion Catholics across the globe, with 11 million of them residing in California (29% of the state’s population). For them, Pope Francis...

Pope Francis dies at age 88

Pope Francis dies at 88
The Vatican announced the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday following an ongoing battle with pneumonia.
Kelly Van Duine, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

At 7:35 a.m. on Easter Monday, Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88. Yesterday, Pope Francis appeared in St. Peter’s Square for Easter Sunday to bless thousands of people. One of his last meetings was with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, whom he met with to discuss his views on the Trump Administration’s...

A lonely walk with Christ: the Catholic experience at Biola

A lonely walk with Christ: the Catholic experience at Biola
Religious minorities on Biola’s campus, such as Catholic students, struggle with overwhelming feelings of exclusion and stigmatization amongst the student body.
Kelly Van Duine, Staff Writer November 2, 2024

As a Roman Catholic student, I’ve felt compelled to bring to light a divisiveness between followers of Jesus from different denominational backgrounds that I’ve sensed on campus. While they are few in number, Roman Catholics among other students from religious denominations like Anglicans, Lutherans...

The pope’s warning should be heeded

The pope’s warning should be heeded
Choosing pets over children is not biblical.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor January 28, 2022

Earlier this month, Pope Francis directly addressed people who choose to raise pets rather than children. “We see that people do not want to have children, or just one and no more,” Francis said, when speaking about Joseph and how he raised young Jesus. He continued by stating the importance of adopting...

Notre Dame Cathedral fire leaves impact on Biola community

Notre Dame Cathedral fire leaves impact on Biola community
Students grieve the fire damage to the world-famous French cathedral.
Carly Grider, Freelance Writer April 18, 2019

On Monday morning, the famous Notre Dame Cathedral caught fire most likely due to an accident from renovation construction. The spire and roof collapsed, but the firefighters were able to save the rest of the building and the people inside. For students at Biola, this global event left students grieving,...

Covington high school students are the latest victims of fake news

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After jumping the gun with an uncontextualized video, some doubled down even when presented with conflicting evidence.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor January 24, 2019

Following the initial coverage and ensuing fiery denunciation of MAGA hat-wearing, Covington Catholic high school students by CNN, the condemnation has been largely reduced to mere journalistic opportunism. Instead of fact-checking the situation, ensuring accurate reporting of a complicated situation,...

The swap that saved a life

The swap that saved a life
When Beltrame encountered terrorism, he let his faith guide him and saved a life.
Koppany Jordan, Freelance Writer April 10, 2018

Throughout the Lenten season, many Christians wrestle with the idea of sacrifice. Some may choose to give something up for the 40-day season in order to “suffer as Christ suffered,” while others may engage in self-denial and prayer to deepen their faith. Like many other Christians, a French police...

Irish evangelism sets example

The tactics and dedication of Saint Patrick motivate and inspire modern missionaries.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer March 21, 2017
The tactics and dedication of Saint Patrick motivate and inspire modern missionaries.

Live and Lent live

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Students April Cisneros and Mary Fristensky share their difficult yet rewarding Lent experiences.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer February 24, 2016
Students April Cisneros and Mary Fristensky share their difficult yet rewarding Lent experiences.

Progressive pope provokes thought

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Pope Francis’ recent discussions about controversial topics within the church affects how the world sees all Christians, including Protestants.
Chloe Tokar, Writer November 18, 2014
Pope Francis’ recent discussions about controversial topics within the church affects how the world sees all Christians, including Protestants.