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A (literal) breath of fresh air for the Sistine Chapel's frescos
The first major makeover the Sistine Chapel has had since 1994 brings with it a completely new LED lighting system... Read more
Centuries later, Bernini's angels captivate amid restoration
Artists restoring key sculptures in the Vatican Museums, including some by famed Italian Gian Lorenzo Bernini, stress that the figures... Read more
Vatican restorers: Art preservation a great responsibility
Those in charge of the restoration of various types of artwork in the Vatican museums stress that the preservation of... Read more
Pope: Art expresses the beauty of faith
The creative arts help proclaim the gospel, explore the mysteries of Christian faith and reflect the quest for the “supreme... Read more
Beauty, art have crucial role in evangelization, priest reflects
Benefactors of the Vatican Museums who have recently gathered in Rome stressed that art is pivotal in the task of... Read more
Sistine Chapel reveals light of God, Pope says on 500th anniversary
The Sistine Chapel ceiling is celebrating its 500th anniversary today, and Pope Benedict XVI followed in the footsteps of his... Read more
Vatican Museums visitors happy priests are present
A month-long pilot project to make priests available within the Vatican Museums to offer spiritual counseling to visitors is being... Read more
Tourists welcome posting of priests in Vatican Museums
The decision to make priests available inside the Vatican Museums to offer spiritual comfort to visitors has been generally welcomed... Read more
