Michelangelo was just five years old in 1480 when Pope Sixtus IV commissioned the building of the Sistine Chapel. The chapel was part of a glorification of the Vatican carried out by Sixtus.

Entering the Sistine Chapel is an exercise in wonder. It is swathed in art, seemingly no expense spared, and there’s barely a soul inside to detract from the visual onslaught. To anyone who has ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: The Vatican Museums contain some of the greatest artworks ever made, but it's also one of Rome's most crowded spots. Consider paying a bit extra to join an early morning ...

The Italian master destroyed many of his drawings, intended for his eyes only, Muscarelle Museum of Art offers show of 25 ...

As Pope Francis battles pneumonia in both lungs and remains in hospital, the future of the Vatican has grown uncertain. The most recent update from the Vatican said this morning that Francis was ...

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