It is one of the wonders of the world, attracting millions of visitors every year. But those now in Rome hoping to admire the ...

The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope after ...

The Sistine Chapel is now closed to the public ahead of the papal conclave that will select the next pope after the death of ...

Millions visit the Sistine Chapel every year - making it the second most visited museum in the world - but it will now ...

Cardinals have no contact with the outside world after the master of liturgical ceremonies utters the words “Extra Omnes” the ...

As such, to protect the safety of The Vatican City's residents and the cardinals participating in the upcoming papal conclave ...

Cardinals are to convene on May 7 in the iconic Sistine Chapel for a pivotal papal election, a site steeped in artistic and ...

Exit tourists. Enter cardinals. The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, officials have confirmed when and where the conclave to elect the next leader of the ...

The College of Cardinals moves toward a conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor, debating unity, diversity, and future ...