The new pope will be chosen by cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel, with all of Michelangelo’s genius gazing down on ...

The Sistine Chapel was first used for a conclave after the death of Sixtus IV in 1484. A number of conclaves have been held elsewhere, including several in the 19th century at the Quirinale Palace ...

According to Vatican Museums’ official website, “it is forbidden to take photographs or films with any type of electronic equipment” inside the Sistine Chapel Simona Granati - Corbis/Corbis ...

The Sistine Chapel was first used for a conclave after the death of Sixtus IV in 1484. A number of conclaves have been held elsewhere, including several in the 19th century at the Quirinale Palace ...

One of Pope Francis’ final encounters before his death was with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who visited the Vatican over the weekend. The meeting took place on Easter Sunday, just a day before ...

As per the tradition, cardinals will gather under Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling to elect Francis's successor. Steeped in centuries-old tradition, the Vatican's process of selecting a new ...

Only cardinal electors under the age of 80 are allowed to participate in the actual election, called the Conclave, which will be held in the Sistine Chapel. In an attempt to limit outside ...

The South Solon Meeting House in Waterville, Maine, is known by locals as "Maine’s Sistine Chapel," according to The Associated Press (AP). Inside the building, the walls and ceilings are ...