The spectacularly frescoed reception rooms of the Apostolic Palace that in some ways rival the Sistine Chapel as the peak of high Renaissance artistry.

The Vatican Museums on Thursday unveiled the last and most important of the restored Raphael Rooms, the spectacularly ...

On Inside the Vatican, we explore Pope Leo’s persistent calls for peace and his unexpected support for journalist Paola Ugaz, ...

The pope addressed the synod’s 16th ordinary council at its offices just outside the Vatican, where members are meeting June ...

He also chose not to live in the Apostolic Palace, traditionally the pope's residence, choosing instead the more modest Casa Santa Marta, a Vatican guesthouse. Monthly Stipend .

Pope Leo XIV appeared from the Apostolic Palace for the recitation of the Regina Coeli. It is the first time for Prevost, who had so far only appeared from the Loggia of Blessings.

The Apostolic Palace, or the Vatican Palace, is not open to the public. However, there are areas that tourists can explore. Visitors can directly see Michelangelo's fresco paintings in the Sistine ...

U.S. Vice President JD Vance, with wife Usha Vance, present a gift to Pope Leo XIV in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican May 19, 2025. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)presents a gift to Pope Leo XIV in ...

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Leo XIV is expected to live in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace, unlike the late Pope Francis who shunned the palace in favor of a Vatican hotel, according to ...