the transcendent spirituality of Michelangelo's paintings and the true meaning of working inside the Vatican. The ancient Romans believed that every place had a genius loci, a guardian deity that ...

The Vatican expects more than 10,000 people from across the wider art and cultural environments — hailing from over 100 countries and five continents — to participate in events over the four days.

The document was divided in two parts; the first contained a savage critique of the pontificate, describing it as a “disaster and catastrophe” and the Vatican’s financial situation “grave”.