The Vatican announced Monday that the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor will begin in the Sistine Chapel on May 7.

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

NPR secured one of the last public tours of the Sistine Chapel before it closes for the Catholic Church's upcoming conclave to select the next pope.

Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025. Many world leaders are expected to attend his funeral in Vatican City, including ...

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Here are some of the key words and phrases that will be used throughout the interregnum, especially the conclave to elect the ...

Pope Francis presided over the Catholic Church for more than a decade. The pontiff had suffered a number of health issues in recent years, and was growing increasingly frail before his passing.