Vatican’s Apostolic Library opens to general public

A view of the Vatican Apostolic Library (Nicole Winfield/AP)

The Vatican’s Apostolic Library, which is home to ancient manuscripts, rare books and reading rooms for scholars is opening its doors to the general public with a small new exhibition space aimed at pairing its artistic treasures with contemporary art.

The inaugural exhibit Tutti (All) takes its inspiration from Pope Francis’ 2020 encyclical Brothers All which combines his appeals for environmental sustainability, greater human fraternity and a more just socio-economic order in the post-Covid world.