From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.

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

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The Sistine Chapel, a treasure trove of art and history, has temporarily closed its doors as the world anticipates the papal conclave. This article delves into the intriguing preparations and ...

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Other artists who contributed masterpiece frescoes to the Sistine Chapel include Botticelli, Pietro Perugino—best known for training Raphael—and Domenico Ghirlandaio. Though the conclave has ...

"Notice is hereby given that the Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public from Monday 28 April 2025 for the requirements ...

The Vatican has announced the closure of the Sistine Chapel from April 28, 2025, to prepare for a conclave appointing a new ...

The Sistine Chapel has been the site of all conclaves since 1878. Image: Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Pic: Reuters What art and detail can be seen at the chapel? The cardinals ...