barely a handful actually enter to savor its treasures -- for these are the Vatican Gardens, and there are treasures at every twist and turn of the paths and walkways. Popes have taken refuge in ...

It’s not often the Vatican goes on a roadshow ... And at the center of the room is a display case with a silver and gold reliquary said to contain the bones of St. Peter and other saints.

Some of these treasures are over 2,000 years old, and the Vatican has held them for five ... manages billions of dollars in assets, equity, and gold reserves. Historically, this bank has acquired ...

The initiative seeks to preserve unique documents and facilitate worldwide access to this treasure of the Church.

Ever wondered what was in the Vatican Secret Archives, or the Pope’s Treasury Collection? “Baldwin’s Treasure” is the premier collection of sacred antiquities made of silver and precious ...

Rumors have circulated in recent months that the Vatican is preparing to clamp down ... ability to encourage silence and contemplation is a treasure not easily replicated, and, when gone ...

Vatican City, the smallest country in the world ... It’s a fascinating cultural destination and a treasure trove of all mediums of fine art and ancient relics. If you find yourself traveling ...

These appear on everything from the Vatican’s flag to the papal seal and the mosaics embedded in the marble floors of St. Peter’s Basilica. The gold key ... the Earth’s treasures still ...

The Vatican City is not only the spiritual heart of the Catholic Church but also a treasure trove of culture and tradition.