The heraldic design of Leo’s papal coat of arms features a fleur-de-lis on a blue background, symbolizing the Virgin Mary, ...

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

Artists have captured the hidden world of papal elections for centuries, turning secrecy into spectacle for the public.

Columbus is home to the largest collection of diversified Catholic Art in the United States. In light of Thursday’s election ...

STOCKTON, Calif. — Students at Annunciation School in Stockton broke into cheers Thursday morning after learning a new pope ...

Pope Francis left a lasting legacy, not least his appreciation for art. In his 2025 biography, "Hope," Francis spoke of his ...

The novel carefully teeters between two views of immigration in the United States, as epitomized by the Emma Lazarus ...

Advocates for Catholic clergy sexual abuse victims are criticising the appointment of Roger Mahony, archbishop of Los Angeles from 1985 to 2011, for the ceremonial role at the Pope's funeral.

Stone Mad was first published in 1950, and opens with an account of Murphy’s father delivering him to O’Connell’s Art Marble Works ... was the Church of the Annunciation in Blackpool ...

A message board to the late pope was covered in writings from the Catholic faithful outside a parish in Quezon City, Philippines: “Thank you for the love, compassion and hope,” one message read.

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Pope Francis' image seemed to be everywhere Friday as the world mourned his death in Rome at the age of 88. Artists created murals and graffiti memorializing him, including one in Buenos Aires ...