The Vatican may have been home to a series of 16 erotic frescos that were quickly turned into a booklet with accompanying ...

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

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

What are the current Vatican museum hours? The Vatican museums are open Monday through Saturday. Current hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., with extended hours until 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

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 ...

Arguable one of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum’s most famous paintings will be loaned to the Vatican this year ...

ROME (AP) — The Vatican on Sunday released the first photograph of Pope Francis in more than a month, showing the pontiff in a three-quarter view from behind wearing a purple stole typical of Lenten ...

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 ...

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 ...