"Vatican Splendors" prepares to open at History Museum in St. Louis

A cast of the hand of Pope John Paul II is on display as final preperations are made for the opening of "Vatican Splendors," at the Missouri History Museum in St. Louis on May 14, 2010.The hand is just one piece of the 200 rare works of art and historically significant objects from the Vatican. St. Louis is one of only three U.S. cities to host this display which begins on May 15. UPI/Bill Greenblatt