A commonly-used design for the Vatican flag, flown frequently even at the Vatican itself, contains a small but easily-noticed ...

Most importantly, we wanted to book a tour that got us inside the museum and Sistine Chapel before anyone else. That was ...

Learn the ropes of Indy's newest adventure. During most of your time in The Vatican, you won't have access to the museum area ...

Consider paying a bit extra to join an early morning tour before the museum opens or check for late opening hours. – Laura Itzkowitz While Vatican City is home to both the Roman Catholic Church ...

The Vatican has released the first photograph of the pope in more than a month, showing Pope Francis wearing a purple Lenten ...

Monsignor Caputo anticipates that after its exhibition at the Vatican Museums, the painting will be part of the exhibits in the central museum of the shrine in Pompeii. "Preparations are underway ...

Here’s a look at the Vatican, also known as the Holy See, the spiritual and governing center of the Roman Catholic Church. Facts The full name of the country is State of Vatican City. It stands on ...

VATICAN CITY − The Vatican on Sunday released the first image of Pope Francis in the hospital since he began treatment for double pneumonia, in which the 88-year-old pontiff appeared to be ...

The Vatican releases a photo of Pope Francis, in a wheelchair, participating in Mass, marking his first appearance since ...

Pope Francis is to leave the hospital on Sunday and return to his residence in the Vatican, where he is to spend "at least ...

A painting of Christ being laid in the tomb, long hidden under layers of overpainting and forgotten by history, will once again be visible to the public in an upcoming exhibit at ...