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Pope Benedict XVI has passed away as the oldest ever Pope. Here are a list of of the oldest Pope's in history

The Oldest Popes in History - Vatican Tips It is rare these days for the Pope to be a young man. Rising through the ranks of the church can take nearly a lifetime which means that many Popes are quite old when they are elected in conclave. On the 4th of September, 2020 Pope Benedict XVI would officially have become the oldest Pope […]

This is what is happening at the Vatican today for Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday at the Vatican - Vatican Tips Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent and it is considered a day of fasting and reflection taking place on a different day each year on the seventh week before Easter Sunday. In 2020, Ash Wednesday takes place on the 26th of February. In 2021, Ash Wednesday is on the 17th of February and […]

Favorite treasure in the Octagonal Courtyard?

The Vatican's Octagonal Courtyard - Vatican Tips The octagonal courtyard, once known as Cortile delle Statue, is one of the most beautiful courtyards in Vatican City. The courtyard gets its name from its eight-sided shape and is arguably the oldest part of the Vatican Museums. The courtyard was first used by Pope Julius II (1503-1513) to displa...

Being Pope is not a young man's game...

The Oldest Popes in History - Vatican Tips It is rare these days for the Pope to be a young man. Rising through the ranks of the church can take nearly a lifetime which means that many Popes are quite old when they are elected in conclave. On the 4th of September, 2020 Pope Benedict XVI would officially have become the oldest Pope […]

Bernini's Scala Regia is usually off limits to the public. But this staircase is the official entrance to the Vatican's Papal Palace and you can catch a tantalizing glimpse if you know where to look:

Bernini's Scala Regia at the Vatican - Vatican Tips Patrolled by the Swiss Guards, Bernini’s Scala Regia is one of the most impressive staircases at the Vatican. Unfortunately, the stairs are closed to the public because they link the Apostolic Palace directly to the Sistine Chapel. However, you can get a glimpse of the staircase for yourself as yo...

The Gallery of the Candelabra – or Galleria dei Candelabri – is a spectacular hallway of Ancient Greek and Roman artworks featuring statues, sarcophagi, reliefs, and Candelabra.

Do you know what to look out for inside?

The Gallery of the Candelabra - Vatican Tips The Gallery of the Candelabra – or Galleria dei Candelabri – is a spectacular hallway of Ancient Greek and Roman artworks featuring statues, sarcophagi, reliefs, and Candelabra. Entering into the Gallery of the Candelabra through the beautiful bronze gates brings you to the beginning of a specta...