For 400 years, most popes escaped the Roman summer in the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo, Italy. Then Francis stopped going, ...

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The Vatican Museums have unveiled its newly restored Hall of Constantine, one of its Raphael Rooms, including two newly ...

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Step into the heart of history as you explore Rome’s timeless wonders—from the majestic Colosseum to the spiritual grandeur of Vatican City. Wander through ancient ruins, Renaissance masterpieces, and ...

In a way, we have rewritten the history of art,” explained Barbara Jatta, director of the Vatican Museums, during a ...

The Vatican launches a new campaign to boost donations from the faithful with an American-style publicity pitch, an effort ...

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The Vatican Museums has unveiled the last and most important of the restored Raphael Rooms. These are the spectacularly ...

A new study says that Japan’s Kyoto is the most popular religious tourism destination worldwide, followed by Varanasi in India and Vatican City in Italy.