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Artists Create Striking Sand Portrait of Pope Francis
Two Argentine artists paid a heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis by creating a massive sand portrait on the beach in Las Grutas, shortly after news of the pontiff’s death. Artists Gabriela Henkel and ...
They came for the canonization of a millennial saint. They stayed for Pope Francis’ funeral
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of young people from around the world had come to Rome expecting to rejoice this weekend in the ...
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Pope Francis and art, J.M.W. Turner’s 250th birthday, John Singer Sargent’s ‘Madame X’—podcast
Exploring the late pontiff’s deep connection to and impact on visual culture, plus why Turner’s work continues to resonate so ...
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Pope Francis leaves a largely unknown legacy of artistic inspiration
He was a source of inspiration for many artists, even those who have nothing to do with religion, because he was a ...
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Creative tributes: Pinoy artists remember Pope Francis through their works
Filipino artists created works of art in memory of Pope Francis to honor the beloved supreme pontiff who passed away on Easter Monday. The leader of the ...
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Remembering Pope Francis, for 12 years head of the Catholic church and proprietor in trust of the Vatican's library and art collections
The Argentinian pontiff was a powerful progressive voice in world politics, the first Jesuit priest to be spiritual leader of ...
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From Anthony Hopkins to Anthony Quin, actors who have essayed Pope on the big screen
As Pope Francis passes away, we have a look at actors like Anthony Hopkins, Anthony Quin, and others who played the role of ...
Pope Francis Death Highlights: Pope Francis died due to stroke, heart failure — Vatican; India declares 3-day mourning
Pope Francis died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, according to the death certificate released by the Vatican.
First images of Pope Francis in an open casket released as cardinals meet — as it happened
The 88-year-old pope died on Monday, a day after greeting crowds of worshippers at the Vatican on Easter Sunday. Look back on ...
For the Lehigh Valley’s Catholics, Pope Francis was a leader like no other
Allentown Bishop Alfred Schlert said Pope Francis “reminded the faithful that the Church is a hospital for the sinner and not ...
From the archives: Pope Francis sent flock into frenzy during Philadelphia visit in 2015
Pope Francis came to Philadelphia in 2015 during his only visit to the United States, holding Mass on Benjamin Franklin ...
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Activism for Introverts! Copying the Constitution
Every month at the Old Stone House, in Brooklyn, citizens are invited to find consolation in troubled times by writing out ...