Leo will visit one of world’s most “glass-heavy” cathedrals
While the Holy Father will visit Paris and Lourdes, the historic “lantern of God” in Metz is the only French cathedral on his official Mass schedule.
Caroline Becker
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Cimabue, the genius Italian painter eclipsed by Giotto
Long overshadowed by Giotto, Cimabue, a major painter of 13th-century Italy, revolutionized religious art by breaking free from rigid codes of Byzantine icons.
Early photos show the 19th-century renovation of Notre-Dame
Thanks to the invention of photography in the early 1800s, photographers immortalized Notre-Dame de Paris before, during, and after Viollet-le-Duc's work.
Did you know Christ the Redeemer and Saint Genevieve have something in common?
More than 5,000 miles separate Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and the statue of Saint Genevieve on the Pont de la Tournelle in Paris. However, they have one surprising thing in common.
1,700-year-old ring bearing the image of the Good Shepherd found at the bottom of the sea
Hundreds of archaeological objects discovered in recent months during marine excavations in the Mediterranean were unveiled by Israel this week. Among them, a 1,700-year-old gold ring engraved with the figure of the Good Shepherd, an allegory of Jesus Christ.
Quebec Cardinal cancels Christmas Masses
"In view of the worsening health situation," the Archbishop of Quebec City has decided to suspend all Masses in his diocese from midnight on December 23 to January 10, 2022. There will be no Christmas Mass in Quebec City.
Bishop Aumonier explains restoration plans of Notre Dame in Paris
Bishop Eric Aumonier speaks with Aleteia about the controversial plans to restore Notre-Dame de Paris.
These shrines are built on miraculous springs in France
Many so-called miraculous sources irrigate France. Some are the origin of important Catholic pilgrim shrines.
The romantic and tragic legend behind the Cathedral of Metz’s bell toll every night at 9:50 pm
A French cathedral has bells that ring at an unusual time. Here's the memorable story behind it.
A virtual tour in the footsteps of Jesus
From Bethlehem to Jerusalem, here are some of the places frequented by Christ.
A guide to recognizing religious and monastic habits at first sight
Even if the habit does not make the monk, it can surely help you identify the order he belongs to.
Children’s drawings will cover the tarpaulins of Notre-Dame
Bishop asks kids from all over the world to play a part in the reconstruction efforts.
The next time you send a package, try this neat medieval practice to get it there safely
Do you ever worry about items you send in the mail? Our ancestors did, too, and here's what they did!
11th-Century abbey to return to its spiritual mission instead of being turned into a luxury hotel
A group of Christians recently announced the ambitious plan to resurrect Bassac Abbey in southwestern France.
Ten of the most beautiful representations of the Ascension
Discover these incredible depictions of Christ’s ascent to Heaven
Touring traditional church furnishings
Test your knowledge; how many do you recognize?
Why are oxen perched on the cathedral of Laon?
Perched 56 meters high, 16 oxen adorn the two main towers of the cathedral of Laon (Aisne). But by what miracle did they end up there?
This statue of the Virgin Mary is taller than Christ the Redeemer
This representation of the Virgin is larger than the monolithic statue of Jesus in Rio de Janeiro and the Christ of Peace in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Marvelous astronomical clocks are hidden jewels within churches [SLIDE SHOW]
These extraordinary devices are found in churches in France.