Leonardo and Michelangelo, duking it out for Renaissance commissions, became bitter rivals, but why did their beef begin?

They were what any of us might wear — and, like most of his clothes, they showed a preference for humility and simplicity.

Pope Francis, the pontiff whose acts of love and humility rippled through his papacy, was laid to rest in a service he ...

Founder of Atelier Lavs, the designer, perfumer, and artist has crafted liturgical vestments for both Pope Benedict and the ...

From the famous towers of San Gimignano and charming Pienza to Greve in the wine-making region of Chianti, there are plenty ...

Whether created by ancient Egyptian scribes, medieval monks, or Mayan priests, these 26 remarkable survivors have endured ...

This mountain town only has a few sites (including castles) to visit, but the big draw for tourists is experiencing ...

Born on Dec. 17, 1936, Francis was one of five children born to Italian immigrant parents ... said it was “not a noble stone,” but instead it was “the people’s stone” that “gives ...

Between the 11th and the 13th centuries, the noble families who controlled ... but nowadays it is best known for Italian handicrafts and remnants of its medieval past. It is dominated by its ...

The Basilica of St. Mary Major is one of the four major papal basilicas located in Rome and the largest church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the city. Its artistic splendor, architectural grandeur ...