Whether you’re Catholic or not, it’s hard to argue with the fact that St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome is an amazing feat of ...

The stairs to the top of St Peter’s Dome were not constructed with tourists in mind. There are 491 steps and in some sections ...

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Following the death of Pope Francis, the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church will gather at some point next month to elect ...

Below are some facts about the chapel ... lit on either side by high windows. * Michelangelo was commissioned by Julius II to paint the ceiling frescoes, completed between 1508 and 1512.

Raphael is often overshadowed by Michelangelo and Leonardo, but his influence on art was just as powerful. Known for his divine talent and charming personality, he created some of the most ...

The Sistine Chapel restoration brought new beauty and wonder to a Renaissance classic. It also brought a chorus of howling critics.

Vatican City mourns the loss of Pope Francis, who passed away at 88, a day after his Easter appearance. The spiritual leader ...