Step inside the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, where Michelangelo’s legendary ceiling frescoes—including The ...

Where reception desk meets royal chamber – the ceiling mural above might have you checking if you accidentally wandered into the Sistine Chapel’s South Asian cousin. Photo credit: sasidhar uppala As ...

Where reception desk meets royal chamber – the ceiling mural above might have you checking if you accidentally wandered into the Sistine Chapel’s South Asian cousin. Photo credit: sasidhar uppala The ...

Royals and major world leaders alike have gathered in Vatican today to witness Pope Leo's inauguration, but there's one key detail that's been spotted as Leo arrived on the infamous popemobile, and it ...

White smoke billowed through the Sistine Chapel chimney on May 8, indicating that a new pope had been selected. Picture: Alberto Pizzoli/Getty Images ...

White smoke flows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel during the conclave to elect a new pope, at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Credit: Reuters) NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles!

World News Sistine Chapel rooftop seagull steals the show as spectators eagerly await pope announcement By Chris Nesi Published May 7, 2025, 2:19 p.m. ET ...

The doors of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican were closed on Wednesday, signalling the start of a secret conclave where 133 cardinals from around the world will elect a new pope.

Waiting for the first smoke signal People filled the crowd of St. Peter’s Square as cardinals were locked in the Sistine Chapel, taking what was expected to be their first vote to choose a new pope.

Times have changed since then. The Sistine Chapel serves as the seat of the papal conclave since 1878 and has become a popular site for tourists, welcoming millions of visitors every year.

Times have changed since then. The Sistine Chapel serves as the seat of the papal conclave since 1878 and has become a popular site for tourists, welcoming millions of visitors every year.