In his public appearance as pope, Leo called himself an Augustinian, putting an unusual spotlight on his religious order.

A new photo of Leo XIV stands by frescoes representing past papal visits to a Virgin Mary icon in the Sanctuary of Our Mother ...

During a first-time visit to Florence, see the Florence Cathedral Il Duomo, Uzzifi, The Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, ...

Lasting fascination with the artist means that Michelangelo fans looking for their fix rarely have to wait long before a ...

Part of a historical building in Venice's most famous square is opening to the public for the first time in centuries.

The Cradle of the Renaissance is also the birthplace of some of the most brilliant painters in art history: Raphael, ...

Thomas J Price's 'Time Unfolding' in Florence, Italy, is drawing backlash from conservatives, who call it 'woke delirium.' ...

On the morning of May 7 the conclave will commence, with all the cardinals present, with the Holy Mass for the Election of ...

It was this white smoke that billowed over St. Peter’s Square on the fifth ballot in March 13, 2013, moments before Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio emerged as Pope Francis. The first conclave under ...

today the basilica's opulence shines from nearly every corner – from the four full-size bronze horses that guard the entrance to thousands of square feet of mosaics to the Pala d'Oro — an ...

Florence Pugh doesn't shy away from showing her work to her family — even if the subject matter can sometimes make things awkward. "I remember afterwards, my ...

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