Sistine Chapel: Too Much Sweat: Michelangelo's 'Last Judgment' is Being Restored
Due to rising temperatures, sweat from visitors has caused a white residue to accumulate on Michelangelo's masterpiece, prompting its restoration.
Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican – 400 Years
A new online booking system will be launched at Saint Peter's Basilica to reduce visitor wait times as the landmark celebrates 400 years since its completion.
Vatican reacts outraged to 'Meloni' angel – church must remove image of politician
The Vatican expressed bitterness after a restored angel featuring the face of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni caused a stir, leading to its painting over in one of Rome's oldest churches.
The Pope summoned Cardinals to the Vatican for an extraordinary consistory: These are the topics on the table
Pope Leo XIV has convened an extraordinary consistory of Cardinals in Vatican City on January 7-8, marking his first such meeting during his pontificate and the first gathering of the entire College of Cardinals since the May 2025 conclave.