Interviews
Book Reviews and Commentaries
In Light of Women: One Woman’s Journey with Icons by Mary Jane Miller Reviewed by The Right Reverend William O. Gregg, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
The Sistine Chapel: History of a Masterpiece by Antonio Forcellino Reviewed by Sean Salai The Catholic World Report
Art & Prayer: The Beauty of Turning to God by Msgr. Timothy Verdon Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
Catholic Art Appreciation for Little Ones by Nicole M. McGinnis Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
At Eternity’s Gate: Artists of the Infinite by Father John O'Brien, OFM Reviewed by Francis Etheredge Profiles in Catholicism
The Dialectics of Art by John Molyneux Reviewed by Ciaran Freeman National Catholic Reporter
Michelangelo, God’s Architect: The Story of His Final Years and Greatest Masterpiece by William E. Wallace Commentary by Ingrid D. RowlandTheNew YorkReview of Books
Jenny Saville by Richard Calvocoressi and Mark Steven Reviewed by Ciaran Freeman America
What You Have Heard Is True: A Memoir of Witness and Resistance. by Carolyn Forché Reviewed via an Interview with Carolyn Forché by Nicole-Ann Lobo Commonweal
Articles/Commentaries
Pope: Art reflects communion between God and humanity by Devin Watkins Vatican News
Ukraine iconographer and artist paints history while it’s still unfolding by Nicholas Elbers The B.C. Catholic /The Catholic World Report
Majesty and Tenderness: The Art of Maurice Schmidt Reviewed by David Meir Crossman Tablet
A sculpture of Jesus at Rome’s airport is taking travelers by surprise by Peter Pinedo Catholic News Agency. The Catholic World Report
Artists' dreadlocked, tattooed icons offer a fresh take on the saints by Katherine Post Religion News Service/National Catholic Reporter
Rupnik art to be trashed amid sexual abuse allegations?:. by John L. Allen Jr. Crux
Debate over abusers’ artwork pits tradition against new moral imperatives by John L. Allen Jr. Crux
The Sanctuary of Lourdes may remove Rupnik’s mosaics out of respect for victims by Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Sculptor Edmonia Lewis shares message of human dignity through time by Dennis Sadowski Our Sunday Visitor
Sinner and sage: Despite troubled life, Caravaggio mastered spiritual meanings by Carol Glatz Catholic News Service/Angelus
Artist draws on faith as source of inspiration by CathNews
This Catholic family in Bethlehem has carved Nativity scenes for popes and presidents by Courtney Mares Catholic News Agency
Mary Icons by Mary Jane Miller Profiles in Catholicism
Saint Francis and the Sultan by Father John O'Brien, OFM Profiles in Catholicism
Matisse and the Chapel of the Rosary by Father John O'Brien, OFM Profiles in Catholicism
Florence's Medici Family Used Portraits as Propaganda by Smithsonian Magazine
Catholic sculptor wishes to restore Catholic credibility amid modern evils by Claire Giangravé Religion News Service
6 works of art that bring new meaning to the Eucharist by John Christman S.S.S. U.S. Catholic
The Catholic artist and the challenge of evangelizing modern culture by Thomas M. Doran The Catholic World Report
Schoolchildren's 'Eyes of the World' art installation sends powerful message to G7 leaders by Independent Catholic News
Artist paints icons of endangered species to 'foster ecological conversion' by Barbara Fraser EarthBeat
Vatican’s vanishing artisans: Traditional workshops struggle amid COVID-19 by Robert Duncan Crux
New Zealand artist makes faith shine in Australia by CathNews New Zealand
In Philadelphia, artwork brings Catholic Church’s synod to life by Kyle Desrosiers Religion News Service
What Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel teaches us about God's creation, woman and man by Kevin J. Jones Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
The Mystery Man’: A hyperrealistic artwork of the Shroud of Christ by Johan Pacheco and Salamanca, Vatican News
Madonnas of Color Reviewed by Laryssa Herrington U .S .Catholic
Stefan Salinas uses art to connect with Catholic ‘outsiders’ by Jeannine M Pitas U.S. Catholic
The Catholic Art of George Tooker by Dana Gioia The Catholic Thing
Recalling the skill of a Benedictine sculptor by Independent Catholic News
On cusp of Roe v. Wade decision, pro-life sculpture to be blessed in Rome by Inés San Martín Crux
Artist sees stained glass as a window to the divine by Jacqueline Tetrault Pilot
Inside Hieronymus Bosch’s Surreal Visions of Heaven and Hell by Meilan Solly Smithsonian Magazine
Michelangelo behind bars paints prison chapel ceiling by CathNews
Special Art Celebrates the Crown of Rosaria by The Skanner
Art deepens faith, says Sulpician priest, who has international following by George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic News Service
Priest finds inspiration for preaching in Corita Kent's vibrant serigraphs by Julie Asher Catholic News Service/Global Sisters Report
Marc Chagall’s Jesus by Brad Miner The Catholic Thing
How is painting like a prayer by An Nguyen Vu, SJThe Jesuit Post
Get to know God the artist with painter Makoto Fujimura by U.S Catholic
Award-winning artist David Troncoso on life in a camper van, the Renaissance, and learning from the masters by Autumn Jones Catholic News Agency
The Divine Comedy in sculpture: Timothy Schmalz. by Jane Farrell The Florentine
Homeless Jesus: responding to those in need by CathNews New Zealand
Childhood Restored: Art By Young Holocaust Survivors by United StatesHolocaustMemorialMuseum
Schoolchildren's 'Eyes of the World' art installation sends powerful message to G7 leaders by Independent Catholic News
An Artist of the Yiddish Never-World.A newly reopened exhibit showcases the previously unknown photographer Shimmel Zohar, whose bizarre, arresting historical photos are nothing short of miraculous by Eddy Portnoy Tablet
Artist paints icons of endangered species to 'foster ecological conversion' by Barbara Fraser EarthBeat
The Catholic artist and the challenge of evangelizing modern culture by Thomas M. Doran The Catholic World Report
Vatican’s vanishing artisans: Traditional workshops struggle amid COVID-19 by Robert Duncan Crux
Matisse and the Chapel of the Rosary by Father John O'Brien, OFM Profiles in Catholicism
The Masterpiece of the Divine Artist by Elizabeth A. Mitchell The Catholic Thing
Art and the late Linda Nochlin can teach us about suffering by Ciaran Freeman National Catholic Reporter
Catholic sculptor’s work to be part of COVID-19 memorial at Ohio hospital by Catholic News Service
Jesuits launch first online exhibition, celebrating Forty Martyrs by Independent Catholic News
Forgotten Last Supper Scene Linked to Renaissance Master Titian Spent Century Hidden in Plain Sight by Isis Davis-Marks Smithsonian Magazine
Wow Famous Artist Timothy Schmalz Reveals his New Sculptures of St. Padre Pio - Wrestling the Devil! VIDEO by Jesus Caritas Est Catholic News World
Fra Angelico – Opening Our Imagination to the Vastness of Divine Beauty. by Billy Kangas Patheos
Korean Catholic sculptor crafts artwork for all. Han Jin-seop's portfolio includes a series of sculptures of altars, pulpits and statues in Korean churches by UCA News reporter UCA News
Bishop Donald J. Hying blesses pro-life sculpture by Martin Hudáček by Joseph M. Hanneman The Catholic World Report
Painting the Saints: Artist Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs Takes Catholic Approach to Her Craft by Joseph Pronechen National Catholic Register
“The Memorial of Unborn Children II” portrays regret, mercy, healing. Slovakian artist Martin Hudáček’s newest statue tells the abortion story through mother, father, and the lost child. by Joseph M. Hanneman The Catholic World Report
Warhol’s faith and life. Andy Warhol’s premodern starting point helped him become the postmodern Picasso. by Duncan Collins U.S.Catholic
A realistic 'Homeless Jesus' statue sparks conversation -- and a visit from police by David Williams CNN
3020 Christmas stamp shows Peruvian painting of Our Lady of Guapulo by Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service/Crux
Black Jesus version of Michelangelo's Pietà divides Catholics on race and politics by Claire Giangravé Religion News Service
Saint Francis and the Sultan by Father John O'Brien, OFM Profiles in Catholicism
Matisse and the Chapel of the Rosary by Father John O'Brien, OFM Profiles in Catholicism
Restorers uncover new details in a Michelangelo Pieta by Associated Press/Crux
Sister Plautilla Nelli, the Forgotten Woman Painter of the Renaissance by Solène Tadié National Catholic Register
In Chicago, shattered glass but also a vision of heaven by Dr. Bryan Berry The Catholic World Report
Art fosters Buddhist-Christian dialogue in Sri Lanka, Buddhist influence is apparent in churches throughout the island by UCA News reporter UCA News
Artist Erin McAtee's faith journey led to a place of encounter by Stephen G. Adubato National Catholic Reporter
Catholic sculptor re-creating Dante’s ‘Divine Comedy’ aims to shift the emphasis off hell by Claire Giangravé Religion News Service
Norwich Catholic high school launches virtual art exhibition by Alex Savage Independent Catholic News
Tissot’s Great Reversion by Brad Miner The Catholic Thing
Caravaggio: Revelation and Revolution by Brad Miner The Catholic Thing
Raphael's last paintings unveiled: A discovery made during a Vatican Museums restoration by Paolo Ondarza Vatican News
Pope at Mass prays for artists: ‘without beauty we cannot understand the Gospel’ by Linda BordonVaticanNews
Tapestries by Raphael make brief return to Sistine Chapel by Carol Glatz Catholic News Service/America
Celebrating the genius of Raphael, 500 years later by Elizabeth Lev Angelus
Raphael tapestries ‘integral’ to fully understanding Sistine Chapel, theologian says by Inés San Martín Global Sister Report
Restoration of Ghent Altarpiece reveals surprising face on the “Lamb of God” by John Burger Aleteia
7 Little-known facts about Michelangelo’s Pietà by V. M. Traverso Aleteia
Particles of Faith fills a gap in typical Catholic high school curriculums by Mary Woods The Catholic World Report
Traditional Catholic Procession in the Philippines brings Millions to the Streets for the 'Black Nazarene' sculpture of Jesus by Jesus Caritas Est Catholic News World
The ‘Holy Angels’ mural heralds the Gospel and one Chicago church‘s vibrant history by Leo J. O’Donovan, S.J. America
Teenage hopes expressed through painting a giant mural on an Edinburgh church by Rachel Farmer Anglican Communion News Service
Pope unveils sculpture commemorating migrants and refugees by Vatican News
Bono and Guggi: A friendship based on art, punk rock and Jesus by CAthleen Falsani Religion News Service
Exhibit brings Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel to Christ Cathedral by John Burger Aleteia
Da Vinci masterpiece on loan from Vatican to be displayed in New York by Christopher White Crux
This Catholic high schooler painted a mural of black saints to help fight racism by Zac Davis America
A Painter of the Holocaust for Our Times by Pat Lipsky Tablet
Meet the Catholic graffiti artist who created a giant St. Thomas Aquinas mural in Texas by Vivian Cabrera America
Inspired innovator: The startling Christian art of Tintoretto by Zelda Caldwell Aleteia
This amazing young artist sees Christ in each portrait she paints by Carissa Pluta Aleteia
Tintoretto’s Enlightenment by Fr. Robert P. Imbelli The Catholic Thing
An artist finds his calling in painting a city’s forgotten faces by Jean P. Kelly US Catholic
Art exhibit by Roy Ruiz Clayton by Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery
Mary Icons by Mary Jane Miller Profiles in Catholicism
Amazing Mexican Artist Captures Jesus at Calvary with Optical Illusion - Octavio Ocampo by Jesus Caritas Est Catholic News World
The Catholic art of Frida Kahlo by Anela Alaimo O'Donnell America
Notre-Dame’s Artwork Is Headed to the Louvre by Milan Polk Vulture
Meet The Catholic Graffiti Artist Who Created A Giant St. Thomas Aquinas Mural In Texas by Vivian Cabrera America
The greatest Christian paintings of Leonardo da Vinci by John Burger Aleteia
Teens’ sacred art on display at LA Cathedral’s Robert Graham exhibit by Clara Fox Angelus Ne
Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable review – a titanic return by Damien Hirst The Guardian
Why paint the saints? An interview with Carlos Vega by Ciaran Freeman America
Pietà offers meaning amid the betrayal of the abuse crisis by NCR Editorial Staff
Welcome to my world: Notes on the reception of Frédéric Martel’s bombshell by Adam Ericksen Patheos
Art exhibit features mosaics, paintings by Saint Meinrad Seminary & School of Theology
Sculpture worth suffering for by Heather King Angelus
David Lee Csicsko: Making the saints accessible today by Joyce Duriga Chicago Catholic
Revisiting Leonardo da Vinci’s faith 500 years after his death by Elizabeth Lev Angelus
Papal Nuncio blesses Homeless Jesus by Jesuits in Britain/ICN
Diabolical liberty? Anger over Spanish city's 'friendly' devil by Sam Jones The Guardian
Q & A with Sr. Venus Marie Pegar on her 'painting for the mission' by Madonna Tividad Virola Global Sisters Report
What Michelangelo’s flawed Pietà teaches us about Mary by Terrance Klein America
Ramona student’s artwork on display in local gallery by Angelus Staff
American sculptor humbled to bring sand nativity to Vatican by Hannah Brockhaus CNA/Catholic Herald
Art and beauty can carve a path through a fallen world by Menachem Wecker National Catholic Reporter
Recognition for a Much-Neglected English Catholic Artist by K. V. Turley Crisis Magazine
'Soul of a Nation' showcases timeless power of black art by Leo J. O'Donovan National Catholic Reporter
Andy Warhol’s camouflaged Catholicism by Ciaran Freeman America
Meet Hilma af Klint, the spiritualist and unknown pioneer of abstract art by Karen Sue Smith America
A sculpture of the Virgin Mary is a sign of welcome on the U.S.-Mexico border by J.D. Long-García America
Church wins praise for sculpture of 'homeless Jesus' in Canada by La Croix International staff
Finding hope in the anger of David Wojnarowicz by Ciaran Freeman America’
Philippine artist creates Christ image with guns, bullets by Ronald Reyes La Croix International!
Artists say "NHO" to Child Abuse. A remote village in India starts the change. by Stefania Minutaglio LinkedIn
How Art Can Deepen Our Experience Of Lent And Holy Week by Margot Patterson America
Andy Warhol goes to the Vatican by Nick Ripatrazone America
'A way of healing': Art and memory in Latin America by BBC News
Afro-Latina artist reimagines Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam" by Cecilia González-Andrieu America
St. Xavier mural part of ‘Tribute' by The Beverly Review
Art and Spirituality: In the name of the mother by Rich Heffern National Catholic Reporter
An Irish monk breathes new life into liturgical art in Toronto by Dean Dettloff America
"Australia Catalogue" highlights role of Vatican Museums" by Linda Bordoni Inside the Vatican
Rilke on the Lonely Patience of Creative Work by Maria Popova Brain Pickings
Art at St. Benedict the African reflects experience of black Catholics by Joyce Duriga Chicago Cathol
Matilde gives drawing to Pope Francis, surrounding him with love by Albin Hiller Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace!
The beautiful brain drawings of Santiago Ramón y Cajal by Heather King Angelus
An Irish monk breathes new life into liturgical art in Toronto by Dean Dettloff America
Two new art exhibits address earthly spirituality by Menachem Wecker National Catholic Reporter
Denver’s ‘spiritual bartender’ uses art to share knowledge and faith by Shannon Levitt Crux
The Positively Art Calendar Truth & art in the new age of AIDS by Gordon Nary International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care
Exhibitions
Videos
The Unbelief of St Thomas - Praying with Art - Geoff Wheaton SJ
The Catholic Church and the Arts
Pope John Paul II's "Letter to Artists"