Last Judgment
Marvelous miniatures give up some — but not all — their treasures
By Yonat Shimron — April 18, 2017
NEW YORK (RNS) This is a story about a mysterious artist, his glorious art, a failed royal marriage and virtual-reality goggles. And, oh yes, faith preserved 500 years in a wooden ball the size of a peach.
On Sistine Chapel’s 500th, foot traffic remains a threat
By Alessandro Speciale — October 31, 2012
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Five centuries after its inauguration, the Sistine Chapel is visited by around 5 million visitors a year. Some worry this number is unsustainable without damaging Michelangelo's frescoes, but the Vatican wants to keep the iconic chapel open to all. By Alessandro Speciale
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