News

The Sistine Chapel Will Be Closed Indefinitely Ahead of the Papal Conclave
The Vatican Museums, which includes the Sistine Chapel, has been closed to the public as Vatican City prepares for the ...
NewsBytes22h
A 4-day itinerary through Italy's finest art and culture
This four-day itinerary will take you through some of the most iconic and inspiring artistic sites in the country. From ...
Convicted cardinal skips conclave to elect new pope after Francis' death
VATICAN CITY – An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on April 29 he will not take part in the ...
Cardinal convicted of embezzlement won't participate in conclave for Pope Francis's successor
Angelo Becciu, the Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on Tuesday he will not take part in the secret conclave to elect the new pope that will be held in the Sistine ...
Papal conclave will last only 2 or 3 days, cardinal predicts
The Cardinal of Baghdad, Louis Raphael Sako, told journalists at the Vatican on Tuesday that he expects a "short conclave." ...
Conclave might last two or three days, some cardinals say
Some cardinals arriving at the Vatican suggest conclave might last two or three days:: April 29, 2025:: Rome, Italy:: ...
Vatican analyst explains challenges as over 130 'princes of the church' try to choose next pope
One of Pope Francis’ enduring legacies was that he greatly expanded the diversity of cardinals who will elect his successor, naming “princes of the church” from faraway countries that had never had ...
A rare glimpse of Pope Francis’s bedroom reveals how the pontiff lived: It's not what you'd expect
Pope Francis, who led the Catholic Church from 2013 to 2025, was admired for his commitment to simplicity and humility. He ...