The Catacombs of St. Domitilla are believed to be the world’s oldest existing Christian cemetery and are among the largest in Italy with a total of some 150,000 burial spots.
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Meet the women building a community of Christian writers
The women of the Redbird Writers Guild shared a common belief that writing with faithful trust can lead to transformation—their own and ultimately that of their readers.
Posted inArts & Culture, Television
What is belief? Discussing ‘American Gods’ episode 3
Is belief still alive in America? What do we mean when we say “I believe in God” or “I believe in America”? This week’s episode of “American Gods” is a great place to start.
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What “S-Town” gets wrong about life in rural America
“S-Town” borders on being another American “poverty tour,” which rarely benefits those who are on display.
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Unfazed by attacks, this artist in Egypt continues to paint church murals
“God gave me talent and I must make use of it to serve him,” Ayman William said.
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Bosch and Bruegel: From the Monstrous To the Ordinary
Karen Sue Smith reviews “Bosch & Bruegel” by
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New Chicago art exhibit seeks to capture Catholic life in Middle Ages Europe
War and religion are the subjects of a new permanent exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Searching for George W. Bush in his portraits of the soldiers he sent to war
Bush’s new exhibition features 66 paintings of wounded veterans whom the former president has come to know.
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Pope Francis has chosen the first woman to lead the Vatican Museums
Barbara Jatta, 54, is an Italian art historian and graphic arts expert, who had been serving as vice-director of the museums since June.
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Los Angeles unveils the art, I mean, billboard of the future
A drive along Sunset can be a startling experience, each turn in the road presenting another movie star smiling down from on high.