Inside the Sistine Chapel, before the College of Cardinals takes over for the Conclave By Lauren Frayer. Published April 27 ... as per ancient tradition, says Airoldi, our guide. ...

In fact, this will be only the 26th conclave held inside the Sistine Chapel, and there have been 266 popes. LUCIANO GAGLIANO: The conclave in the past could be organized everywhere, not only Rome ...

This secretive conclave to elect the next pope is being held in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel. What's it like inside and how is it outfitted for this particular gathering?

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. Search Query Show Search. News.

Inside the Sistine Chapel, before the College of Cardinals takes over for the Conclave By Lauren Frayer Published April 27, 2025 at 8:55 AM EDT ...

In fact, this will be only the 26th conclave held inside the Sistine Chapel, and there have been 266 popes. LUCIANO GAGLIANO: The conclave in the past could be organized everywhere, not only Rome ...