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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.
The papal conclave will take place as usual in the hallowed space of the Sistine Chapel. What is the history of this famous ...
The Vatican is finalizing preparations for the May 7 conclave, with firefighters on Friday installing a chimney on the roof ...
In addition to the division between 'progressives' and 'conservatives', there are cultural and geographical differences among ...
Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on ...
Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine ...
White smoke curled from a chimney over the Sistine Chapel at 7:06 p.m. on March 13, 2013. Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of ...