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

The Sistine Chapel is a renowned site of religious and artistic significance within the Vatican. Built from 1473 to 1481 and ...

Vatican staff installed a chimney on the Sistine Chapel ahead of the May 7 conclave, where cardinals will elect a new pope to ...

One photo taken by official White House photographer Emily Higgins shows Vance holding his son as they admire the world famous painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. However, the photo has ...

"Notice is hereby given that the Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public from Monday 28 April 2025 for the requirements ...

US Vice President JD Vance’s Vatican visit has made headlines, especially as he was one of the last foreign leaders to meet ...

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

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

In a process shrouded in secrecy, the Sacred College of Cardinals is gearing up to elect Pope Francis' successor inside the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, renowned for its extensive Renaissance art ...