Vatican City may be the world’s smallest country, but it’s overflowing with art, history, and spiritual landmarks. From St. Peter’s Basilica to the Sistine Chapel, every corner holds centuries of ...

The Vatican Museums are under fire for allegedly not enforcing social-distancing rules since reopening to the public this month. “It was hellish,” wrote one Trip Advisor reviewer. “[There was an] ...

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What will reopening look like for the Vatican Museums, which have been closed since March 9? Mandatory face masks, temperature checks at entry, and strict social distancing requirements. As Italy, one ...

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The entrance to the Chiaramonti gallery in the Vatican Museums is seen in this 2020 file photo. (Credit: CNS photo/Cindy Wooden.) Listen ROME – Nearly 50 employees of the Vatican Museums have ...

The restoration of Apollo Belvedere faced several challenges before its official unveiling on Oct. 15, including the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Apollo Belvedere is displayed at the ...

VATICAN CITY --It’s one of the busiest tourist sites on Earth, but at 5 a.m., Gianni Crea has it much to himself. His job here is as ancient as his tools; He’s a clavigero, or key man. He and his team ...

Everything you always wanted to know about the Vatican Museums — and a few things you didn't know you wanted to know — can now be found online. The new Vatican Museums Web site was unveiled June 24 in ...