But the pontiff also looked to the future, and the role that today’s artists can continue to play in the Catholic faith. “I hope with all my heart that contemporary art can open our eyes ...

He was the first pontiff to visit the Venice Biennale, the world’s most prestigious contemporary art exhibition. He also opened a gallery for contemporary art inside the Vatican Library ...

From Biennale visits to calls for restitution, the late Pope Francis left an indelible mark on contemporary art and cultural ethics.