PHILADELPHIA >> Over 2,000 years of historical and cultural history from the Vatican will be crossing the Atlantic Ocean to the Franklin Institute as part of the 2015 World Meeting of Familie… ...

Visitors coming to Philadelphia to see the pope this September will also be able to view treasured art from the Vatican. “Vatican Splendors” opens Sept. 19 at the Franklin Institute. It… ...

The Franklin Institute unveiled a few of the objects from the Vatican that will be on display beginning next week as part of a new exhibition. Latest. U.S.

VATICAN TREASURE. A processional cross from the 16th century is just one of the Vatican treasures on display at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. (photo: ...

Discover 200 objects from the Vatican, on view at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute on the occasion of Pope Francis's visit to the city.

The largest exhibit was at the Franklin Institute (222 North 20th St., Philadelphia) and featured objects drawn from the Vatican’s own collection, many of which had never been on display before.

A spokesperson for the Franklin Mint told me that since no-one currently on its books worked there at the time, they have no information on the whereabouts of the items or what became of them.

"Vatican Splendors" has traveled to other U.S. cities in recent years, but organizers said 40 percent of the items are new to this tour, and it has grown in size. About 200 items will be on display.

Visitors coming to Philadelphia to see the pope this September will also be able to view treasured art from the Vatican. “Vatican Splendors” opens Sept. 19 at the Franklin Institute. It… ...

PHILADELPHIA >> Visitors coming to Philadelphia to see the pope will also be able to view treasured art from the Vatican. “Vatican Splendors” opens Sept. 19 at The Franklin Instit… ...

Visitors coming to Philadelphia to see the pope this September will also be able to view treasured art from the Vatican. “Vatican Splendors” opens Sept. 19 at the Franklin Institute. It… ...