No Michelangelo, but Rome’s other Sistine Chapel is just as impressive
The extraordinary is everywhere in the Eternal City, and the best thing about this second Sistine Chapel is that you won’t ...
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Rome’s lesser-known ‘other Sistine Chapel’ is a frenzy of opulence
Entering the Sistine Chapel is an exercise in wonder. It is swathed in art, seemingly no expense spared, and there’s barely a soul inside to detract from the visual onslaught. To anyone who has ...
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See the Sistine Chapel like never before in this detailed new photo project
The conclave is scheduled to start on March 12 inside the Sistine Chapel and will be attended by 115 cardinals as they vote to select the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church. (Photo by Franco ...
A day in the world’s smallest country: What to see inside Vatican City
Vatican City, the world's smallest country, is known for its iconic landmarks such as St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Pope’s residence. Housing around 800 citizens, the country is ...
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Selecting a pope
CNN's Jonathan Mann explains the conclave process. Inside the Sistine Chapel, paper ballots are passed out to each cardinal, who writes the name of their chosen candidate below the words "Eligo in ...
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What is a Conclave? How a new pope is selected as Francis undergoes hospital treatment
Later that day, the 120 voting-age Cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel, which has hosted Papal Conclaves since 1858. Once inside, the command “Extra omnes” (meaning “everyone out”) is ...