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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.
From floor tiles that block cellphone signals to a new chimney, here's how the Vatican keeps information inside the chapel ...
The Vatican Museums, which includes the Sistine Chapel, has been closed to the public as Vatican City prepares for the ...
The Vatican announced Monday that the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor will begin in the Sistine Chapel on May 7.
The Sistine Chapel has closed to the public so it can be prepared for the conclave, a gathering of cardinals who will elect ...
The conclave process to elect the next pope is shrouded in secrecy. Here’s a visual guide to the ancient tradition.
Here's everything you need to know about a conclave, the secret, centuries-old process used to select a new pope.
The Vatican's May 7 conclave will adhere to centuries-old traditions to choose a new pope, with cardinals casting ballots in ...
Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, delaying the ...
In 2005, after the death of Pope John Paul II, a group of cardinals reportedly gathered in Al Passetto di Borgo, a restaurant ...
Euclid is a six-year mission by the European Space Agency (ESA) aimed at mapping the dark universe by analyzing the positions ...
All Roman Catholics are Christians, but not the other way around, differing in beliefs about the sacraments, the pope, the ...