Threads of Majesty: The Vatican Tapestries

While sorting through my photos from our recent trip to Rome, I found a few I hadn’t shared—taken inside one of the Vatican’s many meeting chambers, where the walls themselves seem to breathe history. The tapestries there are extraordinary: intricate scenes woven in gold and deep crimson, their colors still vibrant after centuries. Each thread tells a story of faith, artistry, and patience—testimony to a time when beauty was crafted to last. I thought they deserved a closer look, so here are a few of those images—quiet details from a room few ever get to see.

~ By Giovanni di Napoli, November 2nd, All Soul's Day