Pope Leo XIV just took office, but Canada has a big request alreadyPope Leo XIV's papacy begins as Indigenous leaders in Canada request the return of sacred artifacts. These items were taken during the colo...
18 May, 2025, 06.10 PM IST
Pope Leo XIV to inherit lavish perks of papal life including $664K ring, clifftop palace, bulletproof popemobile, and Vatican luxuryPope Leo XIV inherits traditional papal luxuries, including a $520,000 ring and Vatican apartments. Following Pope Francis' simpler path, i...
10 May, 2025, 12.38 AM IST
The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a papal conclaveFollowing Pope Francis's death and funeral, the Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel to prepare for the conclave. Cardinals will gather to...
28 Apr, 2025, 04.46 PM IST
Pope Francis’ funeral: Here’s how you can travel to the Vatican to pay last respects at St Peter’s BasilicaPope Francis will be laid to rest on Saturday. Meanwhile, mourners are still allowed to visit St Peter's Basilica and pay their respects un...
25 Apr, 2025, 12.31 AM IST
Planning a visit to Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral: What you should knowThe world is in mourning as Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, with his funeral set for April 26 in St. Peter's Square. Rome antic...
24 Apr, 2025, 02.13 PM IST
Papal conclave to take place in majestic Sistine ChapelFollowing Pope Francis’ death, cardinals will convene in the Sistine Chapel next month to elect a new pope. Built between 1473–81 and named...
22 Apr, 2025, 04.02 PM IST
Will Vatican City & Rome shut down for visitors now that the pope has died?Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, has died at 88, the Vatican confirmed. While Rome and Vatican City won’t shut down, heightened...
21 Apr, 2025, 02.23 PM IST
Preserving history: Vatican's art restorers reflect on a century of meticulous craftsmanshipThe Vatican Museums' elite restoration team, celebrating its 100th anniversary, is entrusted with preserving masterpieces, including works ...
20 Dec, 2023, 05.35 PM IST
Letter shows Pope Pius XII probably knew about Holocaust early on17 Sep, 2023, 03.57 PM IST
Pope Francis lands in Canada, set for apologies to Indigenous groupsFrancis exited the back of his plane with the help of an ambulift, given his strained knee ligaments have forced him to use a wheelchair. T...
25 Jul, 2022, 08.00 AM IST
Pope Francis names women to bishops advisory committee for first timeThe other 11 appointed on Wednesday were cardinals, bishops and priests.
14 Jul, 2022, 08.51 AM IST
A historic moment: Florence museum to exhibit all of Michelangelo's 'Pieta' works that portray Virgin Mary's maternal griefItaly is putting on display together for the first time all three versions.
24 Feb, 2022, 06.30 PM IST
Artist Alessia Babrow sues Vatican after it issued a stamp using a reproduction of her street art without consentThe lawsuit, which is seeking nearly 130K euros in damages, said the Vatican never responded officially to Alessia Babrow's attempts to neg...
27 May, 2021, 12.21 PM IST
Lockdowns ease across Europe, Asia with new tourism rulesGreece lifted lockdown measures Monday for hotels, campsites, open-air cinemas, golf courses and public swimming pools, while beaches and m...
01 Jun, 2020, 06.28 PM IST
Heritage tourism: ET-Travel suggests a new approach to heritage tourTouring a heritage destination can be truly enjoyable when you visualise the stories it unfolds through its structures. ET-Travel suggests ...
16 May, 2013, 06.05 AM IST
- Vatican City: Magnificence of St Peter’s Basilica
The size of Vatican City belied the scale and magnificence of its main building, St Peter’s Basilica, and the treasures contained within it...
10 Mar, 2011, 03.41 AM IST
- Vatican Museums wants a Picasso for 500th B'day
Francesco Buranelli, director of the Vatican Museums, is hoping for an extremely generous 500th birthday present.
18 Sep, 2006, 02.49 AM IST