The late artist Maxo Vanka created the mural in 1941, based on a scene from the Book of Exodus. It’s one of 25 murals that ...

The master of ceremonies has called "extra omnes" -- ordering all those who are not cardinal electors to exit the Sistine Chapel prior to the start of the conclave. The door to the Sistine Chapel ...

VATICAN CITY - The doors of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican were closed on May 7, signalling the start of a secret conclave where 133 cardinals from around the world will elect a new pope.

Conclave begins: The heavy doors of the Sistine Chapel swung shut on Wednesday, May 7, as cardinals entered in pairs to elect the next Pope. Cries of “Extra omnes” — Latin for “all out ...

VATICAN CITY — The doors of the Sistine Chapel closed on Wednesday, signaling the beginning of the conclave in which 133 cardinals will elect the successor to Pope Francis, according to a live ...

When the door of the Sistine Chapel ... interesting event.” The Sistine Chapel, built by Pope Sixtus and famous for its ceiling and rear wall frescoes painted by Michelangelo, has been the ...

The doors of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican were closed on Wednesday, signalling the start of a secret conclave where 133 cardinals from around the world will elect a new Pope. Latin chants and ...