The Sistine Chapel in the Vatican owes its name to Pope Sixtus IV (1471-84) who commissioned it. The three-storey brick building was created to serve as a space for meetings of the papal court. It was ...

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - It is one of the wonders of the world, attracting millions of visitors every year. But those now in Rome hoping to admire the Sistine Chapel will not get their fix of its ...

In a process shrouded in secrecy, the Sacred College of Cardinals is gearing up to elect Pope Francis' successor inside the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, renowned for its extensive Renaissance art ...

The Last Judgement, on the altar wall, is in one-third scale The paintings are printed on fabric All 34 frescos have been reproduced WARWICK – If you've ever wanted to see Michelangelo's famed ...

: [POST-BROADCAST CORRECTION: This story incorrectly says the Apollo 11 mission took place in 1968. It occurred in 1969.] A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Cardinals celebrated mass in Vatican City this morning.

The Sistine Chapel has witnessed every papal election since 1492 with only five exceptions, and it is preparing to once again host the conclave. The 133 cardinal electors, meeting behind closed doors, ...

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