Catholicism
What Secrets Hide Within the Vatican Archives?
Pius XII documents will be available to scholars Pope Francis has announced the archives of Pius XII, the controversial pope who headed the Vatican during World…
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Catholicism
Catholicism
Vatican Social Media Re-branding Has Reached Over 4 Million Followers
Consolidation and increase digital media The various media outlets of the Vatican have enjoyed a fresh increase in the number of followers[/tweetit] after the Holy See…
Catholicism
Italy’s Drought is So Bad They Turned Off the Vatican Fountains
The Baroque fountains at St. Peter’s Square are also affected. For the first time ever the Vatican is turning off the water. The 100 decorative and…
Art
Vatican & Rome’s Jewish Community Team Up for First Art Exhibit Together
Rome’s Jewish community and the Vatican join forces for art exhibition. Rome’s Jewish community and the Vatican Museums will be holding a joint art exhibition[/tweetit] from…
Agnosticism
Smithsonian Gets First Religion Curator in Over 120 Years
Peter Manseau is the first religion curator of the Smithsonian Institution since the 1890s. Religion and museums have always had a rough relationship. In the 1930s…
Religion News
Meditation Museums Being Used for Healing After Tragedy
The Meditation Museums offer healing help in times of tragedy. In the wake of the recent violent events in Ft. Myers, Orlando, Minneapolis, Baton Rouge, Dallas,…
WRN Editorial Staff
Jul 26, 2016
Entertainment
Vatican Museums Display Replica of Temple to This Hindu God
Collections of Vatican Museums reportedly include a portable temple of Hindu God Vishnu. This colorful 18th century Vishnu temple reportedly folds and unfolds revealing many stories of…
Catholicism
The Vatican Unveils Newly Restored Paintings and Causes a Stir
Last week, the Vatican showed the public the first glimpse of its newly restored frescoes, which are situated in the Catacombs of Priscilla. The Catacombs of…