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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Kozani: Theft from chapel solved – Legal case against a 47-year-old

Police in Kozani have solved a theft case involving the chapel of a local church, leading to legal action against a 47-year-old Greek national.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What is the 4 m² chapel that can hold only three people in SC; VIDEO

A small chapel in Siderópolis, Santa Catarina, is notable for its capacity of only three people and its homage to Saint Francis of Assisi.

Feb 24 • 07:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fake bishop celebrates baptism at chapel in Graças; 'seriously illegal act', says Archdiocese of Olinda and Recife

A fake bishop conducted an unauthorized baptism at the Nossa Senhora dos Aflitos chapel in Recife, prompting the Archdiocese to denounce the act as seriously illegal.

Feb 23 • 15:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Chapter Accepts the Wedding of Rainbow Couples in the Facilities of the Lahti Parish - The Chapel Was Excluded

The Mikkeli Chapter has decided that same-sex couples can still be married in the facilities of the Salpausselkä Parish despite previous conflicts regarding the matter.

Feb 23 • 05:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

London church fire LIVE as 70 firefighters battle huge blaze at chapel

A large fire at a church in Southall, London, has prompted a significant firefighting response involving 70 firefighters and multiple fire engines.

Feb 22 • 23:29 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Farmer's 10-year dream delivers 'uplifting' chapel for Tongan workers

A farmer in Queensland has built a chapel for Tongan workers who are vital to her banana farm, fulfilling a decade-long dream.

Feb 21 • 04:04 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Venetian Genesis of Tintoretto in Competition with the Sistine Chapel

The article explores the historical and cultural significance of Tintoretto’s work in Venice, particularly in the context of contemporary art and forthcoming exhibitions.

Feb 20 • 06:52 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Funeral Service for Princess Désirée

The funeral service for Princess Désirée is being held today at the Royal Chapel in Stockholm with flags flown at half-mast and a traditional bell ringing complimenting the ceremony.

Feb 19 • 08:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From chapel to university, students from schools affected by floods in 2024 continue in improvised classrooms in RS

Students from schools in the Vale do Taquari region of Brazil are attending classes in improvised locations due to flooding damage from May 2024.

Feb 18 • 17:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A statue of the Virgin Mary was stolen from a chapel near the cemetery in the Kretinga district

A statue of the Virgin Mary was reported stolen from a chapel near a cemetery in Rūdaičių village, with damages estimated at 4,000 euros.

Feb 13 • 07:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Chapel in Kretinga District Robbed – Huge Losses

A statue worth 4,000 euros was stolen from a chapel near a cemetery in the Kretinga district, prompting an investigation into the theft.

Feb 13 • 07:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

This is how the reform of 'The Last Judgment' of the Sistine Chapel will be: three months of work and a technique with tissue paper and distilled water

The Sistine Chapel will undergo a major restoration of Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgment' over the next three months, employing a delicate technique involving tissue paper and distilled water to remove a salt layer that has formed over time.

Feb 12 • 22:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Birthplace of hymn Cwm Rhondda saved by fundraising drive

A community group in Hopkinstown, Wales, successfully raised over £70,000 to save Capel Rhondda, the chapel where the hymn Cwm Rhondda was first sung, ensuring it remains a community space.

Feb 12 • 15:29 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

New church burglary in Greater Oslo

A new burglary at Kolbotn Chapel occurred in Nordre Follo, with the police reporting that data equipment was stolen.

Feb 11 • 10:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Island with 200 inhabitants in SP has 'Instagrammable' blue sea fish and built a chapel in just 2 days; see

The island of Diana in Brazil, home to about 200 residents, has a unique culture, an 'Instagrammable' dish, and an impressive feat of community spirit in its rapid chapel construction.

Feb 8 • 08:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Michelangelo: Rare sketch sold at auction for $27.2 million

A previously unknown foot sketch by Michelangelo was sold at auction in New York for $27.2 million, identified by Christie's as a study for the Libyan Sibyl painted in the Sistine Chapel.

Feb 6 • 09:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Foot sketch by Michelangelo sold for record price of 27.2 million dollars

A previously unknown foot sketch by Michelangelo sold at auction in New York for 27.2 million dollars, depicting the foot of the Libyan Sibyl from the Sistine Chapel.

Feb 6 • 08:04 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Life & Tech

Auction record for unknown Michelangelo sketch

A 500-year-old Michelangelo sketch from the Sistine Chapel sold for a record 265 million kroner at a Christie's auction in New York, with the identity of the new owner yet to be revealed.

Feb 6 • 07:28 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

New record for Michelangelo for a study for the Sistine Chapel

A drawing by Michelangelo reached a record price of $27.2 million at Christie's, surpassing his previous record of $24.3 million set in 2022.

Feb 6 • 03:36 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Fatima College alumni renovate chapel, push school’s revival

Alumni of Fatima College have renovated the school chapel in Ikire, Osun State, to celebrate the institution's 70th anniversary and promote a revival of the school spirit.

Feb 6 • 02:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Michelangelo's work, 'The Last Judgment', in the Sistine Chapel, will undergo major cleaning

The Vatican has announced the commencement of a deep cleaning of Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgment' in the Sistine Chapel, 30 years after its last restoration.

Feb 3 • 15:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Restoration of Michelangelo's "The Last Judgment" in the Sistine Chapel Begins

The Vatican announced that Michelangelo's famous fresco "The Last Judgment" will undergo its first major restoration in thirty years, while the Sistine Chapel will remain open to visitors during the three-month cleaning process.

Feb 3 • 11:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Chapel Rowan responds to those who disagreed with her topless appearance at the Grammys: I don't think I was that outrageous

Chapel Rowan humorously addresses criticism over her daring outfit at the Grammy Awards, stating that she doesn't believe it was overly outrageous.

Feb 3 • 04:19 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

The Vatican addresses an extraordinary cleaning of the Sistine Chapel, 32 years after its restoration

The Vatican is undertaking an extraordinary cleaning of the Sistine Chapel, covering Michelangelo's frescoes until May, 32 years after their last restoration.

Feb 3 • 03:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Restoration works on Michelangelo's 'Last Judgment' in the Sistine Chapel

Restoration efforts for Michelangelo's masterpiece 'The Last Judgment' have commenced in the Sistine Chapel, expected to last about three months after 30 years since the last restoration.

Feb 2 • 17:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Vatican: The "Second Coming" of Michelangelo is being restored in the Sistine Chapel

Extensive restoration work on Michelangelo's masterpiece "The Last Judgement" has commenced in the Sistine Chapel after 30 years, as announced by the Vatican Museums, with scaffolding erected in front of the iconic work depicting humanity's Day of Judgment and expected to last around three months.

Feb 2 • 17:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

From the Almost Nonexistent Dress of Chapel Row to Lady Gaga's Wings: The Outfits that Stood Out on the Grammy Red Carpet

The red carpet appearances at this year's Grammy Awards featured transparent creations and timeless elegance, making it one of the most talked-about fashion nights.

Feb 2 • 10:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Delightful village is ideal for serene countryside staycation with stunning chapel

A charming village in Northumberland offers a serene and historical setting for an ideal countryside staycation, complete with beautiful walking paths and attractions.

Feb 2 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

On Monday, the funeral of Princess Irene will be held in the Metropolitan Church of Athens

The funeral for Princess Irene will take place in the Metropolitan Church of Athens on Monday, with the body located at the Chapel of Saint Eleftherios in the morning before the service.

Jan 16 • 11:34 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

The restoration of wall paintings in the chapel of Bečov Castle is complete. They have regained their original appearance

The restoration of Gothic ceiling paintings in Bečov Castle's chapel is complete, and preparations for a new visitor exhibition are ongoing.

Jan 16 • 11:31 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

The spectacular hermitage recognized as the Sistine Chapel of Extremadura

The hermitage in Badajoz, known as the 'Sistine Chapel of Extremadura,' features an interior adorned with 26 pieces depicting the Genesis of the Bible.

Jan 12 • 23:07 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Pope Leo XIV baptizes twenty children for the first time in his pontificate at the Sistine Chapel

Pope Leo XIV performed his first baptisms of twenty children at the Sistine Chapel, emphasizing the role of parents and the future responsibility of their children.

Jan 11 • 17:22 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

‘At first, it was a storage room.’ Bishop Tomáš Holub blesses a new chapel in Dobřany

Bishop Tomáš Holub conducted a blessing ceremony for a newly established chapel in Dobřany, which was previously a storage room.

Jan 11 • 09:05 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

The Ostrava Cathedral Will Have a New Chapel. It Will Offer Believers a Place of Calm in the Bustle of the Big City

The Ostrava Cathedral is set to add a new chapel designed to provide a serene space for believers amidst the urban chaos.

Jan 11 • 07:28 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

From a warehouse to a venue for historical lectures. The former prison chapel in Klatovy opens to the public

The former prison chapel in Klatovy is now accessible to the public as a venue for historical lectures.

Jan 7 • 13:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The chapel that changed its fatal destiny thanks to the effort of its parishioners and rests in the eye of one of the bridges of the M-30: "It flooded every time it rained and the neighbors came to pump out water"

A community chapel in Madrid, once prone to flooding, was saved from its deteriorating condition by the dedication of local parishioners.

Jan 6 • 23:59 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

The Year 2126, Sadská. Children Hide a Message for Future Generations in a Time Capsule in the Tower of the Renovated Chapel

In Sadská, children plan to conceal a message for future generations inside a time capsule located in the tower of a restored chapel, slated for the year 2126.

Jan 6 • 10:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Mitsotakis' post for Epiphany and the candle at the chapel of the 112 Combat Wing

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis shared a message about Epiphany, emphasizing unity and optimism for the year 2026 despite challenges.

Jan 6 • 09:50 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison Married in Las Vegas

Rick Harrison, star of the popular show 'Pawn Stars', married his fiancée Agripina Angie Polushkin in an intimate ceremony at Little White Chapel in Las Vegas.

Jan 6 • 07:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The Most Beautiful Interiors in the World. Title for a Chapel in Central Europe

The Fractal Chapel located at the University Hospital in Graz has won the 'Interior of the Year 2025' award at the World Architecture Festival for its minimalist design and therapeutic fractals that serve patients, visitors, and staff.

Jan 5 • 11:53 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Broken Gate, Debris and Mess. Prague 8 Strives for the Repair of the Niche Chapel, Owners Promise This Year

Prague 8 is working to repair a niche chapel, with owners pledging to complete the work this year despite the current state of disrepair.

Jan 5 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

The chapel in Krupka near Teplice will reopen to visitors. The interior renovation cost 700 thousand

The chapel in Krupka will be reopening after an interior renovation costing 700 thousand.

Jan 4 • 19:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Crans-Montana, the embrace for the victims of the fire: the bishop reads the words of the Pope for the young people

In Crans-Montana, a pilgrimage to the Saint-Christophe chapel saw over a thousand attendees gather for a mass honoring the young victims of the New Year's tragedy, with the bishop delivering words from the Pope.

Jan 4 • 10:05 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Madrid rescues the Chapel of Los Lujanes from oblivion with a comprehensive restoration

The Community of Madrid is investing 1.6 million euros to restore the currently unused Chapel of Los Lujanes at the Vista Alegre estate.

Jan 4 • 04:57 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Chapel recalling the timbered house. A pilgrimage site dedicated to the patroness of the village has been established in Vysoká Lípa

A new pilgrimage site dedicated to the village's patroness has been established in Vysoká Lípa, represented by a chapel that recalls the traditional timbered house.

Jan 3 • 12:05 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In Pavilly, a medieval legend of a 'green wolf' serves as an argument to seek financial support from Intermarché

The town of Pavilly is using the legend of a medieval 'green wolf' to request financial aid from Intermarché for the restoration of a chapel costing 2.4 million euros.

Jan 2 • 11:42 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

The chapel of the oldest institute in Madrid recovers its Baroque ceiling

The Community of Madrid has completed the comprehensive restoration of the mural paintings that cover the vault of the small temple of IES San Isidro.

Dec 29 • 01:09 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Roubenka inside the church. There are several apartments and intricate passages in the desecrated chapel in Jimramov

The article explores the unique design of a log cabin situated within a desecrated chapel in Jimramov, which now contains multiple apartments and complex pathways.

Dec 28 • 07:35 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

In La Baule, a future space dedicated to the Belle Époque in an old chapel

The municipality of La Baule plans to acquire a neglected diocesan building to dedicate it to architect Georges Laffont, a key figure in the commune's early 20th-century development.

Dec 27 • 08:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

An unknown anatomical drawing by Michelangelo reveals how the science of the human body influenced the visual architecture of the Sistine Chapel

An unknown anatomical drawing by Michelangelo demonstrates the significant impact of human body science on the visual design of the Sistine Chapel.

Dec 26 • 13:18 UTC

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