Most importantly, we wanted to book a tour that got us inside the museum and Sistine Chapel before anyone else. That was paramount. The tour we booked started well before the Vatican opened to the ...

As Pope Francis marks five weeks in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, doctors have said he continues to improve but have not yet given ...

The conclave is scheduled to start on March 12 inside the Sistine Chapel and ... is a joint production of the Vatican Museum and Italy's Scripta Maneant, an art publisher. Mandatory Credit ...

The pope has lived these past five years within the walls of Vatican City, the seat of the worldwide Catholic administration, the Holy See, which is nestled on the the west bank of the Tiber River ...

How to avoid lines at the Vatican? Can you visit the Sistine Chapel on its own? Discover essential tips for visiting the ...

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 ...

The Vatican Museums announced an exhibit March 17 showcasing a newly restored painting of the deposition of Christ, now ...

Inside you will find the stunning Michelangelo-designed dome towers, famous works like Bernini’s Baldachin and Michelangelo’s Pietà. The Vatican Museums house one of the most extensive art ...

What items are prohibited in Vatican City? All visitors are required to go through a security check to enter the museums, and there are a variety of items that you may not take inside: The Vatican ...

ROME (AP) — The Vatican on Sunday released the first photograph of Pope Francis in more than a month, showing the pontiff in a three-quarter view from behind wearing a purple stole typical of Lenten ...