"He said: ‘Excellent. I have never seen the paintings that would be so powerful and meaningful’," she cited the pope. She said the director of the Vatican Museums, Barbara Jatta, also ...

The world’s smallest nation has an outsized history as the seat of the Catholic Church, and an incredible collection of art ...

In her books, Elizabeth Lev takes us on a journey to the heart of the faith and its inextricable link to art. Click and Clack ... I was standing outside the Vatican Museum door, shivering slightly ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: The Vatican Museums contain some of the greatest artworks ever made, but it's also one of Rome's most crowded spots. Consider paying a bit extra to join an early morning ...