Since its creation in 1499, Michelangelo's Pietà has inspired emotion, faith, and imitation through its elegant depiction of the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ. Yet few know the secrets that are ...

The iconic sculpture’s journey from the Vatican to the 1964 World’s Fair in New York was a monumental feat of faith and logistics. A Service of EWTN News, Inc.

Ruth D. Nelson has a new book about the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair and the marquee attraction at the Vatican pavilion. Skip to Content. Personality. This week’s biggest Winners ... The inside story ...

This guest essay reflects the views of Ruth D. Nelson, and is excerpted from her book "Our Lady of the World's Fair: Bringing Michelangelo's "Pietà" to Queens in 1964." ...

In 1972, Michelangelo’s Pieta sculpture in St Peter’s Basilica was seriously damaged when Laszlo Toth, a Hungarian geologist, struck the statue with a hammer. It has since been protected by a ...