The papal smoke signals are ready. Vatican workers on Friday hoisted a chimney onto the roof of the Sistine Chapel, which ...

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

Following the death of Pope Francis, the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church will gather at some point next month to elect ...

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

Vatican staff installed a chimney on the Sistine Chapel ahead of the May 7 conclave, where cardinals will elect a new pope to ...

Millions visit the Sistine Chapel every year - making it the second most visited museum in the world - but it will now ...

Five days before cardinals gather for the conclave, firefighters on Friday installed the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel ...

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