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Openness to beauty leads soul to God, says Catholic thinker
The senses are the “road to God”, who speaks to us through beauty, said Bill Donaghy, who holds a master's... Read more
Rome church restoration boosted by unique 3D scanner
Assisting in restoration and reconstruction for artists and architects alike, 3D scanner technology has recently been used to create unique... Read more
Young artist's captivating work shows 'human face' of saints
Polish artist Anna Gulak has mesmerized pilgrims in Rome with a series of drawings on the recently-canonized John Paul II... Read more
An anti-Photoshop revolution? A new take on real beauty
Ashley Crouch is the PR manager and contributing editor of a new women's fashion magazine with a much talked about... Read more
'Superpope' artist acclaims Pope Francis as a true hero
Artist Mauro Pallotta revealed that his viral depiction of Pope Francis as a superhero was done to portray how the... Read more
Designer says it was an honor to present nativity to Pope
The man in charge of constructing this year’s nativity scene for the Vatican expressed his delight at giving to Pope... Read more
It was a 'thrill' to perform for Pope, circus members say
During last week’s general audience, members of the circus gave a special performance for Pope Francis, saying that the exciting... Read more
Book on Vatican art walks a course of spiritual exercises
The director of the Vatican Museums' art patrons program has authored “Meditations on Vatican Art,” a collection of images of... Read more
Centuries later, Bernini's angels captivate amid restoration
Artists restoring key sculptures in the Vatican Museums, including some by famed Italian Gian Lorenzo Bernini, stress that the figures... Read more
Vatican restorers: Art preservation a great responsibility
Those in charge of the restoration of various types of artwork in the Vatican museums stress that the preservation of... Read more
Pope: Art expresses the beauty of faith
The creative arts help proclaim the gospel, explore the mysteries of Christian faith and reflect the quest for the “supreme... Read more
Beauty, art have crucial role in evangelization, priest reflects
Benefactors of the Vatican Museums who have recently gathered in Rome stressed that art is pivotal in the task of... Read more
Bombay archdiocese hosts seminar on beauty of stained glass
To promote a revival of beautiful Christian art in India, the Archdiocese of Bombay has held a seminar on stained... Read more
New York City talks to share Catholic perspectives on art, beauty
A series of talks on art and beauty aims to bring a Catholic understanding of the arts into the heart... Read more
Artist's faith grows through Benedict XVI portrait
A British artist who has painted the British royal family and Margaret Thatcher in person says his Christian faith “deepened”... Read more
Vatican announces its debut at Venice art festival
The Vatican is participating for the first time in a famous international art exposition in Venice under the theme “Creation,... Read more
Archbishop hopes St. Peter art show will spark longing for God
A unique art exhibition aimed at giving “voice to the nostalgia for God” found in modern culture will open at... Read more
Artist praises family as he receives Vatican award
Artist David Lopez Ribes noted the importance of his wife and children in his life as he received the award... Read more
Elderly woman who ruined fresco seeks church's tourist proceeds
An 81-year-old woman whose failed restoration of a Spanish Catholic church’s 19th-century fresco became the laughingstock of the world now... Read more
Mexico to host contemporary art exhibit on Our Lady of Charity
A contemporary art exhibit highlighting the relationship between the Cuban government and the Archdiocese of Mexico City will open on... Read more
