To Employees of the Roman Curia, the Governorate of the Vatican City State, and the Vicariate of Rome and their families, for the exchange of Christmas greetings

The territory of Vatican City is part of the Vatican Hill, and of the adjacent former Vatican Fields. It is in this territory that St Peter's Basilica, the Apostolic Palace, the Sistine Chapel, and …

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Dec 19, 2025 · Vatican City is an ecclesiastical state, the seat of the Roman Catholic Church, and an enclave in Rome, situated on the west bank of the Tiber River. Vatican City is the world’s …

Mar 22, 2025 · Discover a list of the top things to see in the Vatican: secret spots, St Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Gardens, and much more + local tips.

From October 23 to November 4, 2025 the Vatican Museums will offer visitors the unique opportunity to admire, within the Sistine Chapel, two magnificent tapestries...

The Vatican City, one of the most sacred places in Christendom, attests to a great history and a formidable spiritual venture. A unique collection of artistic and architectural masterpieces lie …

Aug 4, 2015 · The Vatican remains the home of the pope and the Roman Curia, and the spiritual center for some 1.2 billion followers of the Catholic Church.

The entry ticket for the Vatican Museums entitles the visit to the Museums and Sistine Chapel solely on the day on which the ticket is issued. Tickets cannot be refunded.

Dec 9, 2024 · Vatican City, the smallest independent state, serves as the spiritual heart of Catholicism and is rich in history and art. Originating from the martyrdom of St. Peter, it …