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

The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to elect the next pope after the ...

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

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 ...

Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions.

Visitors have been barred from the Sistine Chapel, where the conclave of cardinals will vote to elect the next pope.

Catholic cardinals will assemble for the election of the next leader of the church on May 7, after the funeral of Pope ...

The cardinals who enter the Sistine Chapel May 7 to elect a new pope use smoke signals to communicate with the outside world.