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“Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope ... during an event at the Vatican on May 22. Bunson, a Church expert and longtime Vatican journalist who has written over 50 books, said ...

The Office of Liturgical Celebrations on May 10 had already published the official portrait of the ... and fidelity to Jesus Christ and his Church. The Vatican has released Pope Leo XIV’s ...

For many folks, encountering the homeless, a prostitute or a prisoner is too scary to contemplate, especially if you are alone. You are afraid of being robbed or beaten, not knowing what to say or ...

More of Caravaggio’s religious paintings are in chapels downtown Rome. The Conversion of Saul, an early version of which is in the exhibit, and the Crucifixion of Peter are in Santa Maria del Popolo, ...

Pope Leo XIV’s religious order — preserves an iconic painting of the Virgin Mary by Caravaggio. He’s the blockbuster artist ...

The Vatican has released the official portrait of Pope Leo XIV and people are all saying ... in that they're both passionate about helping migrants and the poor. Jesus Leon Angeles, who has known Pope ...

The Vatican Library is the custodian of a major part of humanity’s literary heritage. That includes more than 80,000 ancient ...

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The Vatican on Friday May 16, 2025, unveiled the first official portrait of Pope Leo XIV, as he marks the early days of his papacy. The portrait’s release comes just weeks after his historic ...

The Vatican has unveiled the official portrait of Pope Leo XIV, offering a striking visual representation of the newly elected pontiff’s leadership and values. Released to the public during a ...