Vatican News

PAVM Insiders Course
- 18 September, 2020
Dear Patrons, After a long summer of preparations, we are delighted to share with you an exciting new program offered by the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican...

Holy Stairs Sanctuary
- 29 July, 2020
HOLY STAIRS SANCTUARY The completion of a 20-year long project We are at the finish line for a momentous project, the restoration of the frescos of the Holy Stairs....

The Unveiling of the Room of Constantine
- 26 May, 2020
HELP US KEEP OUR MISSION ALIVE The paintings were meant to be unveiled on April 20th during an international conference to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Raphael's death.Due to...

Vatican Museums’ Restorers are back to work!
- 14 May, 2020
Our work continues A special message for our Patronsfrom Director Barbara Jatta and a look at how restorers are working to keep our mission alive. Dear Patrons,For a third...

We are back to work!
- 5 May, 2020
Dear Patrons and Friends,As you know the Vatican Museums reopened to visitors on May 3. This re-opening came after the third closure since the outbreak of the pandemic in...

Raphael and His World
- 26 April, 2020
An exclusive four-week adventureto bring the Vatican Museums to our Patrons!

Happy Easter from the Vatican Museums
- 11 April, 2020
Dear Patrons and Friends, First of all, I would like to address all of you to witness my closeness to you in this moment of family, general, national, and...

APRIL 6TH, RAPAHEL SANZIO’S DEATH ANNIVERSARY
- 7 April, 2020
L'Osservatore Romano is an Italian newspaper published in Vatican City and one of the three official news sources concerning the Holy See. In today's issue, Vatican Museums Director Barbara...

Vatican Patrons Parcel
- 27 March, 2020
Father Kevin Lixey, LC last month trip to USA and virtual toursthrough the halls and galleries of the Vatican Museums. In the past month of February, Father Kevin Lixey,...

Vatican Patrons Parcel
- 20 March, 2020
Dear Friends,It is hard to not be moved by this image of Pope Francis kneeling before the miraculous crucifix in the Church of St. Marcello on the Corso and...