Vatican Museums, Museum of Pontifical Villas and Excavation Office Closed to Public Until December 3

Nov 04, 2020 14:33

ZENIT Staff

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Barbara Jatta Appointed to Direct Vatican Museums

Pope Francis has appointed Barbara Jatta the new director of the Vatican Museums. She will take up the post on Jan. 1. She previously held the position of Vice-Director. She received her Liberal Arts degree in Letters from the ‘Sapienza’ University […]

Dec 20, 2016 10:59

ZENIT Staff

Art and Culture•Justice and Peace

Vatican Museums Promote Blood Donation Through New Initiative

From Now Until Year End, Donors Can Receive Personal Vouchers for Special Ticket Rate That Comes With “Skip the Line” Privileges.

Apr 06, 2016 11:28

ZENIT Staff

Art and Culture•Meetings

Swiss Guards Photo Exhibit Debuts at Vatican Museums

‘The Life of a Swiss Guard. A Private View’ Exhibit Runs Until June 11, Likely to Travel to Other Countries

Apr 05, 2016 12:15

ZENIT Staff

Matisse, a French painter inspired by the Far East (Video)

His work returns to Rome five years after being shown at the Vatican Museums

Apr 26, 2015 00:00

NULL Rome Reports

The story behind the Medieval Armenian Cross that's now in the Vatican Museums (Video)

The blessed cross sheds light on a story of devotion, faith, history and perseverance

Mar 29, 2015 00:00

NULL Rome Reports

Pope’s article in The New York Times: There Is Faith in Humor

“Generally, we priests tend to enjoy humor and even have a fair stock of jokes and amusing stories, which we are often quite good at telling, as well as being the object of them”, writes the Pope in the best-known newspaper in the United States

the Vatican formally launches his cause for beatification and canonization

The process of beatification of King Baudouin of Belgium officially begins: Vatican and Pope give their approval

In a statement released by the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, it was confirmed that the process officially began on December 17, 2024, with the establishment of a historical commission. This panel, comprising leading experts in Belgian history and archival research, is tasked with gathering and evaluating documentation related to King Baudouin’s life and deeds.

Vatican Museums, Museum of Pontifical Villas and Excavation Office Closed to Public Until December 3

COVID-19: Vatican Museums Closed Until April 3

Pope Francis Inaugurates ‘Anima Mundi’ Ethnological Museum of Vatican Museums

Masterpieces from the Tretyakov Gallery and Other Russian Museums

Vatican Museums: Project — a Second Access for Visitors

Vatican/China: Simultaneous Art Shows

Vatican Museums’ New Website Is Presented – A Thought-Provoking Virtual Tour

Barbara Jatta Appointed to Direct Vatican Museums

Vatican Museums Promote Blood Donation Through New Initiative

Swiss Guards Photo Exhibit Debuts at Vatican Museums

Matisse, a French painter inspired by the Far East (Video)

The story behind the Medieval Armenian Cross that's now in the Vatican Museums (Video)