From the Independence Palace to Ben Thanh Market, these timeless landmarks reflect the city's cultural and historical evolution.

The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of its preparations for the the conclave to elect the next ...

The pope is also head of the Vatican City state, and indirectly oversees the Vatican Museums. The papal art collection traces its origins to 1506, with the acquisition of one of its most famous ...

According to Vatican Museums’ official website, “it is forbidden to take photographs or films with any type of electronic equipment” inside the Sistine Chapel Simona Granati - Corbis/Corbis ...

which now is displayed in the Vatican Museums. Above the flag are tiny moon rocks. Credit: Public domain In addition, older pre-internet flag reference books, such as the British Admiralty’s ...

"So he kept that statue personally and now we’ve been told it will end up in the Vatican museum," said Jim and Kathleen. De Felice says it's an honor to have his work displayed alongside artists ...

However, photography and the use of electronic photography is strictly prohibited inside the holy site, according to the Vatican Museum's website. The image soon sparked a backlash, with many ...

He made Barbara Jatta the first woman director of the Vatican Museums in 2016. In 2021, he appointed Sister Nathalie Becquart as co-undersecretary of the Synod of Bishops, which prepares major ...

The Holy See on Monday evening released the death certificate detailing the cause of death of Pope Francis, who died in his Vatican apartment at 7:35 a.m. in Rome on April 21, the day after Easter.