If you're feeling intimidated by the experience, consider one of the following small-group Vatican tours, guided by local experts who can both explain the history of the Eternal City and help you ...

The Vatican City is toughening punishments for people entering the place illegally, in light of the expected influx of ...

In the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Basilica, there is a “Holy Door,” or Porta Sancta, that is only opened during a Holy Year. Pope Francis opened it on Dec. 24 last year, and about 550,000 people passed ...

The Vatican neighborhood is home to some of the world’s most revered religious sites, and stunning works of art, and has a rich cultural heritage. Visiting Vatican City and St. Peter’s ...

The Vatican Apostolic Library has tapped Dior's creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri, Italian singer Jovanotti and Icelandic ...

No mosques or Islamic institutions – Unlike other European microstates, Vatican City does not have any mosques. Diplomatic relations with Muslim nations – The Vatican maintains ties with several ...

Laura Itzkowitz While Vatican City is home to both the Roman Catholic Church's governing body and its leader, the pope, this small nation within Rome offers a wealth of attractions open to ...

Rome's mayor has contested the narrative of "chaos" in the city during the Vatican's Jubilee Year in an update for Brits.

The Jordanian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced this week the opening of a historical exhibit in Vatican City titled “Jordan: Dawn of Christianity.” This pioneering event aims to ...

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican's Apostolic Library tapped ... Kristjana S Williams for an exhibition exploring world tours of the late 19th century. The exhibition, titled “En Route,” is the ...