Michelangelus
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Michelangelus is a font created by the Holy See in partnership with Microsoft to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the consecration of St. Peter's Basilica.[1][2] The font has been modeled on the handwriting of Michelangelo. The typeface will be made available on the latest versions Microsoft Office.[3][4][5]
To develop the typeface, Microsoft engineers studied letters and other documents from within the Vatican Archives, that had been written by Michelangelo at the time of the basilica's construction.[4][6][2]
In 2024, the Vatican commissioned Microsoft to digitally recreate St. Peter's Basilica,[7] which can be viewed online. This began a series of events in preparation for the Basilicas 400th anniversary in 2026.[8][9]
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- ↑ "Celebrations to mark 400th anniversary of St Peter’s Basilica announced" (in en). https://thecatholicherald.com/article/celebrations-to-mark-400th-anniversary-of-st-peters-basilica-announced.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Vatican unveils initiatives to mark 400th anniversary of St. Peter’s Basilica - Vatican News" (in en). 2026-02-16. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-02/the-400th-anniversary-of-the-dedication-of-st-peter-s-basilica.html.
- ↑ Prensa, Victoria Cardiel/EWTN News/Aci (2026-02-24). "Vatican, Microsoft Launch Digital Font Inspired by Michelangelo’s Handwriting" (in en). https://www.ncregister.com/cna/vatican-microsoft-launch-digital-font-inspired-by-michelangelo-s-handwriting.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Vatican and Microsoft launch Michelangelus font" (in en). https://aleteia.org/2026/02/27/vatican-and-microsoft-launch-michelangelus-font/.
- ↑ "Michelangelo's Handwriting Font Arrives on Microsoft Office" (in en). 2026-02-17. https://www.ilmessaggero.it/en/michelangelo_s_handwriting_font_arrives_on_microsoft_office-9365272.html.
- ↑ "Vatican and Microsoft launch Michelangelus font" (in en). https://aleteia.org/2026/02/27/vatican-and-microsoft-launch-michelangelus-font/.
- ↑ "Immersive technology at St. Peter’s Basilica" (in en). 2025-02-07. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/paid-content-immersive-technology-reveals-new-views-of-st-peters-basilica.
- ↑ Osho-Williams, Olatunji. "See Every Nook and Cranny of St. Peter's Basilica With This New, Stunningly Accurate 3D Replica" (in en). https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-vaticans-ai-generated-st-peters-basilica-visitors-to-explore-unforeseen-angles-of-the-church-180985502/.
- ↑ Agency, Catholic News (2024-11-17). "PHOTOS: Discover the history of St. Peter’s Basilica in new Microsoft online AI-enhanced 3D model" (in en). https://www.denvercatholic.org/photos-discover-the-history-of-st-peter-s-basilica-in-new-microsoft-online-ai-enhanced-3d-model.
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