Churches, beyond their religious purpose, have mesmerized us for centuries with their architectural beauty. Often, the most ornate structures in a town showcase human devotion and creativity. The U.S.

Professor Jem Sullivan discusses how beauty can save the world. Clockwise from left: Adoration culminates the second evening session of the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis; the ‘Pietà’ ...

The most beautiful churches are those that both capture the eye and make the viewer feel something. The act of constructing sacred sites has been a defining characteristic of human culture since the ...