When the Vatican appointed the sculptor and architect Michelangelo to rebuild St. Peter's Basilica, he based it on the Greek ...

The Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome is set to open a new display of 38 paintings on 6th March 2025 dedicated to The Art of the Popes. The display will feature many works on loan from institutions across ...

Is the pope out of danger? No. Both doors are open. Is he at risk of immediate death? No. The therapy needs time to work,” Sergio Alfieri, a surgeon who has operated on the pope in the past, said ...

The stories about Catholics that Hollywood tells—and awards—has as much to do with what is happening with the church ...

NEW YORK — There’s a reason the terms “romantic” and “romanticism” are so often preceded by the adjective “hopeless.” ...

Raphael is considered one of the greatest painters of the Renaissance. His masterful technique and untimely death have ...

Found beneath an older tomb near Tarquinia, the painted chamber depicts several intricate scenes, including a metallurgical ...

A new exhibition opening next month at the Muscarelle Museum of Art in Williamsburg, Virginia, explores the Italian ...

While Pope Francis battles pneumonia in hospital, work at the Vatican, headquarters of the 1.4 billion-member Catholic Church ...

Expect to hear both Italian and German while exploring, as the local culture and architecture is a blend of Italy and Austria ...

This guide offers inspiration and tips so you can plan a fun trip to Florence with teens. It's the perfect place to make ...