Vatican

The iconic Raphael Loggias frescoes have entered one of the largest restoration projects in their history, as the Vatican Museums begin a five-year effort to conserve the Renaissance masterpiece. The Loggias, which were created between…

The Catholic Church has enlisted controversial artist Maurizio Cattelan to represent Vatican City at the upcoming Venice Biennale. On March 11, Vatican authorities officially confirmed that Cattelan would be representing the state at the…

The year 2023 was also an eventful year for archaeology, as some landmark discoveries were made throughout the year. Let's take a look at some of the most important finds: New Moai Statue On Easter Island On the Chilean island of Easter,…

Last week, Pope Francis met some 200 people from creative fields to commemorate the 50 years of the contemporary art section at the Vatican Museum. On Friday last week, around 200 guests – including artists, filmmakers, and authors –…

Two Italian climate activists have been fined more than $30,000 in restitution after damaging an ancient statue in the Vatican last year. Guido Viero and Ester Goffi are both members of the Ultima Generazione, an environmental group that…