In this painting by Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) the Apostle Matthew is depicted writing his Gospel while being guided by an angel. He is believed to have established ...

The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington D.C., most commonly known as St. Wikipedia* On the C-SPAN Networks: Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle has hosted 24 events in the C-SPAN Video ...

No one likes taxes. But anti-tax animosity was especially intense in ancient Israel during the first century of the Christian era. In the Gospels, tax collectors (also known as publicans) are ...

(The Conversation) — The motto that Francis selected for his papacy, ‘looking at him with mercy, he chose him,’ was inspired by Caravaggio’s painting. (The Conversation) — Pope Francis left a lasting ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Pope Francis left a lasting legacy, not least his appreciation for art. In his 2025 biography, “Hope,” Francis spoke of his admiration for the Baroque painter Caravaggio. He ...