We were buzzing with anticipation as our train pulled into Florence station – our itinerary was jam-packed and we knew the ...

Of course, one would not expect a full history of Renaissance art. But one would expect something about Giotto and Masaccio, whom Leonardo considered as the artistic revolutionaries who ‘showed by ...

Norma was an active member of the Church of the Annunciation, being a part of the St. Ann’s Altar Society, and very involved with any church activities. She loved anything to do with sewing ...

Designed by Giotto in the early 14th century, this ornate 277-foot high bell tower is part of the renowned Duomo in central Florence's Piazza del Duomo. Although it is known as Giotto's Bell Tower ...

132 The angel Gabriel at the moment of the annunciation salutes her as "full of grace". 133 In fact, in order for Mary to be able to give the free assent of her faith to the announcement of her ...

Q. 355. On what day was the Son of God conceived and made man? A. The Son of God was conceived and made man on Annunciation Day -- the day on which the Angel Gabriel announced to the Blessed ...