Extraordinary Peruvian Sculptors Carve Way of The Cross
A grim-faced Pontius Pilate stares straight ahead, while Jesus, bound with rope, stands beside him, head down. Jesus turns a...
Religious Art
Art exhibit puts Botticelli’s Spiritual Journey in historical framework
The culture wars of today have nothing on those from Renaissance times. In Florence, Italy, in 1497 – after people...
Ethiopian Religious Manuscripts given to Catholic University
A massive donation of Ethiopian religious manuscripts to The Catholic University of America in Washington makes the school one of...
Rare della Robbia Exhibit Celebrates Renaissance Art, Family and Faith
The National Gallery of Art in Washington hosts “Sculpting With Colour in Renaissance Florence,” a rare exhibit of some 40...
Vatican Museum Shares Masterpieces on YouTube
In an effort to share its masterpieces with even more people around the world, the Vatican Museums has established a...
The Caravaggio Painting that brings Matthew 25 to life
Pope Francis’ Year of Mercy has been a refresher course for Catholics – a reminder and an inspiration to follow...
Medieval Crucifix in St Peter’s Basilica ‘Resurrected’ from Obscurity
The newly restored 14th-century wooden crucified Christ “has been resurrected” from obscurity – once caked over with dark paint and...
Enter the World of Medieval Catholicism
A 500-year-old oil painting of “The Glorification of the Virgin” is inspired by John’s apocalyptic vision of a woman “clothed...
12th Century Mosaic Tells the Story of Salvation
BY FR GERRY O’COLLINS SJ – Many readers could tell me about some crucifix or cross that means a great deal...
