The Vatican Museums are under fire for allegedly not enforcing social-distancing rules since reopening to the public this month. “It was hellish,” wrote one Trip Advisor reviewer. “[There was an] ...

What will reopening look like for the Vatican Museums, which have been closed since March 9? Mandatory face masks, temperature checks at entry, and strict social distancing requirements. As Italy, one ...

One of the most famous landmarks in the world, Vatican City draws upward of 7 million people each year, which means that no ...

The entrance to the Chiaramonti gallery in the Vatican Museums is seen in this 2020 file photo. (Credit: CNS photo/Cindy Wooden.) Listen ROME – Nearly 50 employees of the Vatican Museums have ...

VATICAN CITY --It’s one of the busiest tourist sites on Earth, but at 5 a.m., Gianni Crea has it much to himself. His job here is as ancient as his tools; He’s a clavigero, or key man. He and his team ...

The restoration of Apollo Belvedere faced several challenges before its official unveiling on Oct. 15, including the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Apollo Belvedere is displayed at the ...

Forty-nine employees of the Vatican Museums have filed a class-action complaint demanding improved treatment. The complaint, dated April 23, cited health and security risks due to cost-saving measures ...

Three American museums rank among the world's greatest: the Met in New York, Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and the ...

A woman is running the Vatican Museums for the first time in its history. The Vatican holds hundreds of thousands of pieces of art in its collection. Barbara Jatta was not expecting to be promoted to ...