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Watching history made — again — in Rome
Pope Leo XIV’s election, praising Pope Francis and vowing to continue his work, is a historic moment for the Catholic Church ...
Palazzo Ripetta, Rome hotel review
At the centre is the Piazzetta Ripetta, a calm courtyard where you forget the often chaotic city on the other side of the ...
Why 'The Calling Of Saint Matthew' By Caravaggio Was Pope Francis' Favorite Painting − An Art Historian Explains
Pope Francis left a lasting legacy, not least his appreciation for art. In his 2025 biography,“Hope,” Francis spoke of his ...
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Why Caravaggio's 'The Calling of Saint Matthew' was Pope Francis' favorite painting − art historian explains
Pope Francis left a lasting legacy, not least his appreciation for art. In his 2025 biography, 'Hope,' Francis spoke of his ...
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Could 17th-century Italy provide a useful model for today’s challenging art market?
An exhibition in New York spotlights an intriguing episode in trade history , in which an influx of foreign artists to Rome ...
It's time for a conclave—and frugality is in, extravagance is out
Intrigue, fashion, humility, faith—133 cardinal electors have descended on Rome to choose a new pope and their every move and ...
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Why ‘The Calling of Saint Matthew’ by Caravaggio was Pope Francis’ favorite painting − an art historian explains
In his 2025 biography, “Hope,” Francis spoke of his admiration for the Baroque painter Caravaggio. He recalled that during his travels to Rome as a cardinal, he prayed in front of the painting ...