The Roman Catholic Church has a new pope, so tourists are likely to flock to Vatican City. We talked to a Rome insider to get his tips on visiting the Vatican and getting a glimpse of Pope Francis I.

Visiting the Vatican can be one of the most unforgettable journeys your family takes… but only if you plan ahead. With over 6 million visitors annually(!), the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica, ...

Vatican City, Feb 7, 2006 / 22:00 pm. The Vatican announced today, that after 75 years, an historic door on the north wall of the Vatican will for the first time, be opened for the use of pilgrims ...

In light of the increase in tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic, the Vatican Museums will also introduce extended hours in an effort to accommodate high visitor demand and overcrowding.

Vatican City is the world’s smallest fully independent nation-state. It is ruled by the pope, who is the head of the Holy See, the central government of the Catholic Church.

A visit to Rome would hardly be complete without touring the Vatican. But while exploring the Vatican's stunning art collection, including Michelangelo's famous masterpieces, may be forever memorable, ...

A visit to Rome would hardly be complete without touring the Vatican. But while a tour of the Vatican to see its stunning art collection, including Michelangelo's famous masterpieces, may be ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — To enter Vatican City, ... Tourists have their "Green Pass" checked by keepers at the entrance of the Vatican Museums, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021.

VATICAN CITY — Vatican City State was created as a result of the Lateran Pacts hammered out 75 years ago ... (Arco delle Campane), a tunnel-like entrance to the left of St. Peter's ...

About 25,000 people visit the Vatican each day, and the wait in line can sometimes last hours, with some people being turned away. To help ease the crunch, a second entrance is now under ...