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Sistine Chapel Choir on trial for alleged financial irregularities
The three defendants are accused of allegedly using the money from several concerts for their own benefit and the money was deposited in an Italian bank account.
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Activists ordered to pay $30,000 for damaging work in Vatican Museums
Two protesters glued their hands to the statue of the Laocoön in the Vatican Museums inAugust 2022.
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Egyptian statues in Vatican Museums recount stories thousands of years old
The excavation of an Egyptian temple has uncovered the advanced technologies used in 1300 B.C. and the history behind hundreds of statues.
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Young illustrator shares his art with Pope Francis and the world
Santiago found the meaning of his talent and his professional career during a spiritual retreat. But he said that seeking professional success is not his ultimate goal.
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From Madrid to the Vatican: Choir returns to St. Peter's Basilica
The choir's church, St. Jerome the Royal, is located in the heart of historical downtown Madrid.
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History of English seminary in Rome reveals heroic stories of martyrs
The Venerable English College's first years were dedicated to protecting the identity of these men who came to study for the priesthood.
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'The Way' returns to theaters in the United States with a sequel in the works
For one night only on May 16, the movie will return to over 1,000 theaters across the U.S.
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Women's Cry: Vatican exhibition highlights women in marginalized areas
The World Union of Catholic Women's Organizations (WUCWO) wants to showcase women who are seemingly invisible in their society. Each of the girls and women featured has a story to tell.
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The Pope's designer
Before the age of 30, he was already designing for the Holy See. His works combine his innovative approach with the tradition of the Catholic Church.
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Book recounts Pope Francis' experience with the Devil and stories of exorcisms
Fabio Marchese Ragona wrote Exorcists Against Satan challenge people to avoid demonic activities.
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Artist without arms or legs designs Vatican stamps
Francesco Canale painted the stamps for Christmas last year.
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Michelangelo's Pietà comes to life in Spain
An audiovisual show brings new depth to the replica of the famous work.
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Nude bust of Pope Benedict XVI awarded by Pontifical Academy of Fine Arts
With a jackhammer, sculptor Jacopo Cardillo stripped his bust, "Habemus Papam," of the papal vestment, creating something new.
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Spanish frescoes separated for 200 years are reunited in Rome
Currently on display in Palazzo Barberini are frescoes from the Chapel of the Herrera family.
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Items stolen 3 decades ago restored and on display in Vatican Museums
In 2020, 10 of the 11 items were recovered. The Vatican Museums unveiled the recently restored items in an event called, “From the Sword to the Cross.”
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Street artist makes image of Messi and Pope Francis part of his papal collection
Mauro Pallotta recently completed a piece with the Pope and Messi coinciding with Argentina's victory in the World Cup.
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Virtual reality gives a boost to tourism for cathedrals
With VR glasses, you can travel inside iconic structures and witness in-depth details not visible from the ground: vaults, paintings, windows, and sculptures near the buildings' ceilings.
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After two years, youth orchestra comes to Rome and meets Pope Francis
After meeting the Pope, they say they're only more inspired to keep spreading their music worldwide.
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Vatican celebrates Christmas with concert bringing music stars to Rome
This year the concert will feature Spanish artist José Carreras and Amy Lee of the rock band Evanescence.
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Painter of popes shares new portrait of Pope emeritus Benedict XVI
In her portraits, Tsarkova tries to give a little window into the lives of the popes.
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Now, the Nativity from Guatemala will be exhibited in the Paul VI Audience Hall.
Each year at Christmas, the Vatican selects a country to create a Nativity scene to be displayed in the Paul VI Audience Hall. This year it comes from Guatemala.
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Life is Beautiful director to Pope: “St Francis married poverty, wife of Christ”
The director of the Italian film, “Life is Beautiful,” presented his poetic monologue about St. Francis of Assisi, called il Cantico, to Pope Francis.
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Can you learn about the lives of the saints by playing Parcheesi?
“Claucheesi” is a game inspired by the traditional Parcheesi game. It highlights the four saints of Navarre, Spain.
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Papal bust reveals two-way relationship of Bernini and Urban VIII
The uniqueness of the relationship benefited both parties as Pope Urban was able to share the artist's work and Bernini had the funding and support needed to perform his craft.