Tag: Vatican City
Pope Francesco Bergoglio addresses climate emergency
At the Casina Pio IV, the Pontiff Pope Francesco Bergoglio met with participants of the meeting promoted by the Department for the Service of Integral Human Development with leaders of ... Read More
In the footsteps of Leonardo in France: The enigma of the Last Supper tapestry
This is the title of the study day that was held at the Vatican Museums at the end of the restoration of the famous tapestry preserved today in the Pinacoteca ... Read More
Star struck: Half of world’s star rated hotels located in Europe
Half of the world's star rated hotels are located in Europe. The latest numbers show that there are 402.933 star rated hotels worldwide, of which 204.151 are located in Europe. ... Read More
Pope Francis in UAE: Making the world a better place
Pope Francis landed in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates last Sunday night as the first pontiff to visit the Arabian Peninsula. He departed Tuesday, shortly after celebrating a ... Read More
Italy to the Vatican: Politics cannot leave room for Nationalisms and Wars
The President of the Italian Republic Mattarella has a New Year's message and a message for the World Day of Peace for Pope Francis and the world. Read More
Pope’s historic visit to the United Arab Emirates confirmed
The Press Office of the Holy See announced the official program of the Pope's trip to the United Arab Emirates from 3 to 5 February 2019. Central moments of the ... Read More
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel fresco celebrates its 500th anniversary
Michelangelo's fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, one of the world's most iconic pieces of art, celebrated its 500th anniversary on Wednesday in Vatican City. Read More
Beggars, fake cops in Rome
Step 1: A man approached us asking for directions to the "Colosseo". I didn't speak Italian and told him so. Read More