The veneration of Virgin Mary is central to Catholics, from popes to the ordinary faithful ...

Despite being a prolific draughtsman, fewer than 20 paintings by Leonardo survive. But which were his greatest hits?

Michelangelo Buonarotti was one of the key figures of the Italian Renaissance and art history. Equally gifted as a painter ...

The papal conclave will take place as usual in the hallowed space of the Sistine Chapel. What is the history of this famous ...

From Genesis to Revelation, Michelangelo’s masterful hand will guide the cardinals ... in portraying the dynamic creative acts of God, art historian Elizabeth Lev said.

And as they are singing the hymn, they will walk under Michelangelo's iconic "Creation Of Adam," which shows God with his ... is a very imposing painting. Michelangelo was brought in by a third pope, ...

And very importantly, on the right-hand side ... it is a very imposing painting. Michelangelo was brought in by a third pope, Pope Paul III, to paint over the original altar wall decoration.