Metropolitan Digital

Men's Weekly


.

Why ‘The Calling of Saint Matthew’ by Caravaggio was Pope Francis’ favorite painting − an art historian explains

  • Written by Virginia Raguin, Distinguished Professor of Humanities Emerita, College of the Holy Cross
Why ‘The Calling of Saint Matthew’ by Caravaggio was Pope Francis’ favorite painting − an art historian explains'Calling of Saint Matthew,' in Chapel San Luigi.Virginia Raguin, CC BY

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 recalled that during his travels to Rome as a cardinal, he prayed in front of the painting...

Read more: Why ‘The Calling of Saint Matthew’ by Caravaggio was Pope Francis’ favorite painting − an art...

More Articles ...

  1. A new pope’s first appearance on St. Peter’s balcony is rich with symbols − and Francis’ decision to rein in the pomp spoke volumes
  2. How the US can mine its own critical minerals − without digging new holes
  3. Can learning cursive help kids read better? Some policymakers think it’s worth a try
  4. Religious charter schools threaten to shift more money away from traditional public schools – and the Supreme Court is considering this idea
  5. Even judges appointed by Trump are ruling against him
  6. Trump targets NPR and PBS as public and nonprofit media account for a growing share of local news coverage
  7. Peace Corps isn’t just about helping others − it’s a key part of US public diplomacy
  8. Predictive policing AI is on the rise − making it accountable to the public could curb its harmful effects
  9. Ancient Mars may have had a carbon cycle − a new study suggests the red planet may have once been warmer, wetter and more favorable for life
  10. Running with a stroller: 2 biomechanics researchers on how it affects your form − and risk of injury
Metropolitan republishes selected articles from The Conversation USA with permission

Visit The Conversation to see more