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Restoration, Digitization of Vatican Library Archives Gets Underway
The Vatican Library is the custodian of a major part of humanity’s literary heritage. That includes more than 80,000 ancient manuscripts and 2 million printed books.
More than 80,000 Manuscripts from Vatican Library to Be Restored and Digitized
More than 80,000 ancient manuscripts from the Vatican Library will be restored and digitized thanks to an agreement with the Colnaghi Foundation.
Angels of Rome’s Ponte Sant’Angelo Guide Pilgrims through Christ’s Passion: Photos
The recently restored Ponte Sant’Angelo in Rome features 10 angels holding symbols of Christ’s passion, creating a profound spiritual journey for jubilee pilgrims.
Pope Francis Marks Immaculate Conception Solemnity in Rome with Prayer, Surprise art Visit: PHOTOS
Pope Francis marked the Immaculate Conception by visiting to two of Rome's most important Marian sites, followed by an unexpected stop.
The Sistine Chapel Was Consecrated to Our Lady of the Assumption: Five Things to Know
The famous chapel derives its name from the man who consecrated it: Pope Sixtus IV, who served as the Roman pontiff from 1471 to 1484.
"The religion of the Incarnation": Catholic artists reflect on the necessity of beauty
Despite the artistic lack in recent decades, there appears now to be a growing resurgence in the Catholic artistic world.
The Story Behind the Image Hanging at Benedict XVI’s Funeral
A large banner of the resurrection of Christ provided the decorative backdrop to the altar during Benedict XVI’s funeral on Thursday.
"The world needs beauty more than ever": Pope Francis
The pope met with a French Catholic group dedicated to supporting artists and celebrating sacred art, architecture, poetry, and music.
This Japanese Painter Found the Faith Through Sacred Art
Osamu Giovanni Micico had never read the Bible, knew nothing of the stories of Christ in the gospels, and had never heard of the apostles, when his experience studying sacred art in Italy brought him to the Catholic faith.
