Sacred Art
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Ukraine iconographer and artist paints history while it’s still unfolding
Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, has supported more than 1,000 refugees since the war... Read more
PHOTOS: Discover 8 beautiful images of the Virgin Mary in St. Peter’s Basilica
From Michelangelo’s Pieta to a 12th-century painting, St. Peter’s Basilica contains priceless sacred art depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary. Read more
A sculpture of Jesus at Rome’s airport is taking travelers by surprise
The next time you are flying through Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport you can see Jesus at Terminal 1. Read more
Catholicism makes a comeback in London
It’s not often that you see Catholic culture featured at the city’s major museums. Read more
The story behind the image hanging at Benedict XVI’s funeral
The image, which hung in front of the central entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica, appears to be a copy of... Read more
Seeing with the eye of faith: encountering Jesus through great works of art
Pierre-Marie Dumont talks to CNA about his new book, “Jesus in Art and Literature.” Read more
Explore the Immaculate Conception through art in video series on faith and beauty
Benedictine College is kicking off a new video series today on art and faith with a video celebrating today’s solemnity... Read more
Pope Francis blesses icon depicting Mary and Jesus as native Kazakhs
Pope Francis on Thursday blessed an icon depicting Mary and the Child Jesus as native Kazakhs, entrusting the Church in... Read more
Artist paints Kazakh Mary and Child for only Marian shrine in Kazakhstan
A Kazakh artist is creating possibly the first-ever painting of Mary and the Child Jesus as native Kazakhs; it will... Read more
The Sistine Chapel was consecrated to Our Lady of the Assumption: 5 things to know
The chapel derives its name from the man who consecrated it: Pope Sixtus IV, who served as the Roman Pontiff... Read more
Pope Francis: 'The world needs beauty more than ever'
The pope met with a French Catholic group dedicated to supporting artists and celebrating sacred art, architecture, poetry, and music. Read more
How Catholics can be inspired by art during Holy Week
As churches and museums remain closed, Catholic artists have encouraged people to be inspired this Holy Week by finding beauty... Read more
How do we fund sacred art in the Church? This priest has an idea
The John Paul II Foundation for the Sacred Arts is rethinking how the Catholic Church should fund well-crafted art. But... Read more
New Catholic university launches Sacred Art master's
A new Catholic university has announced the launch of their Masters of Sacred Art degree program, which is available online. Read more
Can film be sacred art? For one Catholic, the answer is a resounding 'yes'
When T.J. Berden and his film crew set out to produce “Full of Grace,” they knew they wanted to do... Read more
New film shows dramatic revival of Omaha parish
A new documentary tracks the gripping journey of how a priest and his community – through fidelity to Church tradition... Read more
Italian bishops launch TV program on stunning cathedral
The Italian bishops' conference have produced a twelve-part television series presenting the Creed from Sicily's Monreale cathedral, a 12th century... Read more
Jesuit high school gets new chapel to foster devotion
A Jesuit High School in Tampa, Fla., recently dedicated its new chapel, which was beautifully re-designed to encourage devotion to... Read more
Bishop finds sacred music essential for liturgy
Sacred music is “integral” to the Catholic Church's liturgy, Bishop Alexander K. Sample said in a Feb. 13 pastoral letter... Read more
Man with sledgehammer attacks two La. Catholic churches
A vandal with a sledgehammer who attacked statues at two parishes in Sulphur, La. was discovered in the adoration chapel... Read more
