The motto that Francis selected for his papacy, ‘looking at him with mercy, he chose him,’ was inspired by Caravaggio’s ...

A Philadelphia man, straddling two cultures, is finding his place in the world of design. Artisan John Pomp, owner of John ...

An exhibition featuring his scandalous portrait ‘Madame X’ highlights John Singer Sargent’s early mastery as an expat artist ...

Although estranged from his own religious order for more than two decades, Pope Francis reconciled immediately after his election and remained a committed Jesuit until his death.

While Medieval Conclaves could extend for months and even years, the rules were tweaked by Pope John Paul II and Pope ...

When Jorge Bergoglio chose the name Francis upon becoming pope, it was a tribute to his favorite saint. Others took predecessors' or family names.

The encounter with authentic beauty is an encounter with the Lord, whether it’s just a small piece or the fullness of it, ...

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According to the Louis Grell Foundation, the artist developed a gift for drawing and design at an early age while going to ...

Jesus said to Nicodemus, 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should ...

John Charles, a close friend of renowned local artist, Leoma Lovegrove sings the Beatles ... “We made it a point that Jesus ...

The Hagia Sophia mosaics are unique and represent the ultimate example of Byzantine craftsmanship. They are the only surviving examples of Byzantine mosaics from such a lengthy time period. They cover ...