The Sistine Chapel, nestled deep within Vatican City's guarded walls, is instantly recognized for Michelangelo's artistic ...

Vatican City, the smallest country, is led by the Pope as its monarch, featuring unique systems, historic landmarks, and attracting 25,000 visitors daily.

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Pope Francis is dead at 88. His legacy includes an embrace of contemporary art, such as the first papal visit to the Venice ...

From Biennale visits to calls for restitution, the late Pope Francis left an indelible mark on contemporary art and cultural ...

* The Sistine Chapel was first used for a conclave after the death of Sixtus IV in 1484. A number of conclaves have been held ...

US Vice President JD Vance’s Vatican visit has made headlines, especially as he was one of the last foreign leaders to meet ...

For six days in September, 2015, Pope Francis made a historic visit to the United States, visiting some of the country's ...

According to Vatican Museums’ official website, “it is forbidden to take photographs or films with any type of electronic equipment” inside the Sistine Chapel ...

After 12 years as the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis died early this morning at the age of 88.

Allentown Bishop Alfred Schlert said Pope Francis “reminded the faithful that the Church is a hospital for the sinner and not ...

The current Pope Francis - who sadly died aged 88 after suffering from pneumonia in both lungs - stood apart from his ...