The Extraordinary Restoration of the Last Judgment of the Sistine Chapel Is Completed

Apr 06, 2026 17:28

The fresco of 13.70 meters high by 12 meters wide, painted by Michaelangelo, has recovered the splendour of its original colours.

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Digital, cultural, conservation, and even interactive: these are the projects launched to mark the 400th anniversary of St. Peter’s Basilica

The IV Centenary of the Dedication represents an opportunity to remember and look to the future: relaunch of the «Digital Mission of the outgoing Basilica»; Eni’s cutting-edge technologies and skills at the service of pilgrims and visitors to get to know, experience and interact with the Vatican Basilica

Feb 16, 2026 17:44

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Vatican City

Epstein’s documents, Pope Francis, and what they say about the Vatican

Taken together, the correspondence portrays the Vatican as more than a spiritual authority in the eyes of Epstein and his associates. It appears as a pressure point in global politics: influential in debates over migration, environmental stewardship, populism and relations with China

Feb 13, 2026 17:01

ZENIT Staff

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The Vatican Bank Enters the Era of Faith-Based Benchmarks

The significance of the Morningstar IOR Eurozone Catholic Principles and Morningstar IOR US Catholic Principles indices lies in their ambition. They aim to demonstrate that profitability and principle are not mutually exclusive

Feb 11, 2026 18:02

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Justice and Peace•Vatican City

“Pope Francis’ role” becomes central theme in new phase of trial against Cardinal Becciu and others

For the defense, these rescripts are the original sin of the entire process.

Feb 05, 2026 17:05

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

Vatican Begins Restoration Work on Michelangelo’s Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel will remain open at all times, welcoming the faithful and visitors, while restorers from the Painting and Wood Restoration Laboratory of the Vatican Museums will carry out the cleaning operations.

Feb 02, 2026 19:13

ZENIT Staff

Trump Opens Another War Front: The Pope and the Vatican, Leo XIV Responds: «I Am Not Afraid of the Trump Administration»

The Pope’s response did not adopt the same tone. During the flight to Algeria on April 13, the first leg of his third international Apostolic Journey, Leo XIV opted for a clear approach: avoiding personal confrontation and reaffirming the nature of his mission.

Baseball: The Chicago White Sox honor Pope Leo XIV with a game (and a special cap) dedicated to the Pope

On August 11, during a home game against the Cincinnati Reds, the White Sox will distribute a limited-edition headpiece inspired by a papal mitre to fans attending the game

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The Extraordinary Restoration of the Last Judgment of the Sistine Chapel Is Completed

These are the new euro coins in Vatican City: featuring Michelangelo and the Vacant See

Vatican: the only country in the world without a gender pay gap

Unexpected: Vatican court rules trial against Cardinal Becciu partially invalid and orders a retrial

After repeated acts of desecration, this is how the main altar of the Vatican basilica is being secured

Some reflections with you on the relationship between the administration of justice and the value of unity, according to Pope Leo XIV

A Barracks for the 21st Century: How the Vatican Plans to Rebuild the Home of the Swiss Guard

Digital, cultural, conservation, and even interactive: these are the projects launched to mark the 400th anniversary of St. Peter’s Basilica

Epstein’s documents, Pope Francis, and what they say about the Vatican

The Vatican Bank Enters the Era of Faith-Based Benchmarks

“Pope Francis’ role” becomes central theme in new phase of trial against Cardinal Becciu and others

Vatican Begins Restoration Work on Michelangelo’s Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel