VATICAN CITY — A painting of Christ being laid in the tomb ... the Uffizi in Florence and the National Gallery of Art in ...

The Vatican may have been home to a series of 16 erotic frescos that were quickly turned into a booklet with accompanying ...

The sanctuary of Lourdes, one of the world’s most popular Catholic pilgrimage sites, began on Monday to cover up a series of mosaics made by a prominent priest with ties to the Vatican who has been ...

A Deposition of Christ whose recent restoration has enabled a definite attribution to Renaissance master Andrea Mantegna will go on show at the Vatican Museums for three months from March 20 before ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — There has long been a Vatican taboo against ... But at the very least, the life-imitating-art coincidence of “Conclave” the movie finding mass popular appeal at a time when the ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: The Vatican Museums contain some of the greatest artworks ever made, but it's also one of Rome's most crowded spots. Consider paying a bit extra to join an early morning ...

There are lots of must-see churches in Rome for history buffs and art lovers alike, but if you're looking for a truly opulent experience featuring some of the most famous religious art in the ...