A painting of Christ being laid in the tomb, long hidden under layers of overpainting and forgotten by history, will once ...

A painting of Christ being laid in the tomb, long hidden under layers of overpainting and forgotten by history, will once again be visible to the public in an upcoming exhibit at the Vatican.

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ROME (AP) — Pope Francis’s condition continued to improve Wednesday and he no longer needs to use noninvasive mechanical ...

The Vatican Museums announced an exhibit March 17 showcasing a newly restored painting of the deposition of Christ, now definitively attributed to Renaissance master Andrea Mantegna, in a special ...

The objects are indeed real – they are the centuries-old skeletal, human remains exhumed from Rome's underground catacombs.

The Vatican’s central number is public — and the sisters of the Pious Disciples of the Divine Master make sure all who call ...

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

The previously lost painting will be on display in the Vatican Museums. (CNS photo/courtesy Governorate of Vatican City State) A painting of Christ being laid in the tomb, long hidden under layers of ...

“I think we should go by the medical reports, because they’re the ones that tell us exactly what the pope’s... Read more ...

The Vatican releases a photo of Pope Francis, in a wheelchair, participating in Mass, marking his first appearance since ...