Catholics are watching as the 2025 papal conclave is set to begin, following the death of Pope Francis. The new Pope will ...

As more than a billion Catholics around the world await the election of a new pope, all eyes will be on the Sistine Chapel, where 133 cardinals will begin the secretive process known as a conclave.

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

The proceedings will take place in absolute secrecy, with the prelates largely sequestered from the outside world for as long as the conclave lasts until a new Supreme Pontiff is chosen.

The Sistine Chapel has witnessed every papal election since 1492 with only five exceptions, and it is preparing to once again ...

The conclave to select the next Pope is starting, and the Sistine Chapel is the room where it happens. As depicted (with some ...

The Vatican Media has previewed the ballots and other materials for the election and the interior of the Sistine Chapel, ...

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The papal conclave will take place as usual in the hallowed space of the Sistine Chapel. What is the history of this famous ...

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From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.

Catholic cardinals are set to gather for the 2025 conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. Here's how long it could take.