A rare collection of sketches by Michelangelo, made in preparation for painting the Vatican's Sistine Chapel ceiling, is on ...

If the current pope were to pass away, another would be elected by the Vatican's cardinals to take his place. And either white or black smoke signals from the Sistine Chapel are used to signify ...

THE Vatican has issued a major health update on “critical” Pope Francis, saying there has been a slight improvement and that he has resumed some work activities. The Pontiff has spent ...

Conclave,” an Oscar nominee, has provided a peek at the Vatican’s secret rituals at a time when the faithful are praying that ...

Wednesday, March 6, the Muscarelle Museum of Art at the Martha Wren Briggs Center for the Visual Arts will unveil its new ...

A new exhibition opening next month at the Muscarelle Museum of Art in Williamsburg, Virginia, explores the Italian Renaissance master's preparations for his famous ceiling frescoes ...

Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to see more, Vatican City promises an experience filled with wonder, ...

Vatican City, the world's smallest country, is known for its iconic landmarks such as St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican ...

The Sistine Chapel in Vatican City is one of the most famous chapels in the world. Every year, millions of people from all over the world visit the Pope's official residence to see its mesmerising ...

this unassuming former church has earned its nickname thanks to its stunning beauty and resemblance to the Vatican City attraction. Also known as the Cappella Sistina, the Sistine Chapel remains ...