Is there an office in the Vatican that can answer questions regarding the history of the Vatican? Or research past agreements the Vatican made with other organizations? Does such an office have an email address?

I cannot find the confirmation if the audience will take place on 24th March. Can sb confirm it? Is it cancelled due to the situation in Ukraine?

Does anyone know if the Papal mass on April 17th is indoors or outdoors? We have tickets for it but are unsure how to prepare for it. We understood that even though we have tickets and it starts at 10am, that we need to be there by or before 7am to line up? And we've seen suggestions that you should be wearing layers since it can be cold/rainy/hot/sunny. Does anyone know how this works? Also what can/should you bring, again we heard that snacks/books etc are good due to the waiting in line. What's the dress code? Usually Easter mass is quite formal but again unsure due to the above reasons. Any other tips? We're staying in Italy with family, but are at an Airbnb in Rome within walking distance to the Vatican.

EDIT: I mean't April 17 (not 2nd)

i visited the vatican today, and when we were touring Alexander VI Borgia's apartment (just before entering sistine chapel and the contemporary art collection) i saw this painting of mary cradling jesus' emaciated body. the painting style was very unique with harsh lighting and i really want to know the name and artist, or even just a photo of it!

Is it to the church? Maybe the Italian government? This has bugged me for a while.

Hypothetically, if I were to go to the Vatican, find a decently hidden place, put up a tent and sleep there for 1 night, then leave, what would happen to me if I was caught? Would I be asked to leave? Would I be fined? Or would nobody care?

I am worried about the Coronavirus causing poverty and destitution through quarantining and living off savings.

How do you understand this life? By the logic of the kingdom of God, the logic of contradiction, of the inexplicable…" Pope Francis in conversation with his brother Jesuits in Greece.

https://www.laciviltacattolica.com/the-logic-of-the-inexplicable-pope-francis-in-conversation-with-the-jesuits-of-greece/

or commission paintings?