The Italian master destroyed many of his drawings, intended for his eyes only, Muscarelle Museum of Art offers show of 25 ...

Michelangelo’s dome, Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s colonnade and the ancient tomb of the apostle Peter have been recreated within ...

A small act of gratitude can have a big impact. The ‘Thank a Priest’ campaign invites Catholics to support and encourage their priests.

The so-called Church of Dante doesn't house the poet's body, but that of his muse Beatrice. So, why is it not called the ...

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Tango enthusiasts, the emblematic dance of Pope Francis’ homeland, gathered in front of Gemelli Hospital on Sunday to express ...

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March 13 (UPI) -- Pope Francis marked the 12th year of his pontificate Thursday while still recovering from lung infection.

Giuseppe Verdi pulled his opera ‘Stiffelio’ after its premiere because of censorship. It took more than 100 years before it returned to the stage.

Italy has inspired the imagination of the world ... by a Jewish painter and writer from the northeastern Italian city of Trieste. In fact, Joyce loved his pleasurable life in the city so much ...

He completed a year at Kansas State University before enlisting in the US Army and serving in the Army of Occupation in Italy with the 350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Division after WWII. While ...