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

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 ...

Exit tourists. Enter cardinals. The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to ...

As such, to protect the safety of The Vatican City's residents and the cardinals participating in the upcoming papal conclave ...

Cardinals have no contact with the outside world after the master of liturgical ceremonies utters the words “Extra Omnes” the ...

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

With 135 cardinals eligible to vote, the coming conclave is set to be the largest in the history of the Catholic Church and ...

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

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...

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