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White or black: How the conclave smoke gets made
Where does the smoke come from and how are the two colors — black and white — produced? Read more
Conclave schedule: What time does the smoke appear?
Beginning Thursday, the cardinals will hold four votes each day: two in the morning and two in the afternoon. Read more
Black smoke rises from Sistine Chapel as first conclave vote ends without new pope
The black smoke confirmed the 133 cardinal electors sequestered inside had not reached the required two-thirds majority — at least... Read more
Why it matters what the new pope will wear when he appears on the balcony
Here is a list of the garments you may see the new pope wearing once he steps out onto the... Read more
‘Extra omnes:’ Cardinals closed in conclave begin the election of the new pope
Inside the Sistine Chapel, each cardinal elector stood before his assigned seat, facing the Book of the Gospels, placed on... Read more
PHOTOS: The Sistine Chapel awaits the arrival of cardinal electors to choose the next pope
The proceedings will take place in absolute secrecy, with the prelates largely sequestered from the outside world for as long... Read more
The Sistine Chapel: Renaissance gem dazzles clergy and laypeople alike
The Sistine Chapel has witnessed every papal election since 1492 with only five exceptions, and it is preparing to once... Read more
Pope Francis: Baptism a ‘new birthday,’ faith the ‘greatest gift’ for children
“Today, each of you parents and the Church herself give the greatest, greatest gift: the gift of faith to children,”... Read more
The Sistine Chapel was consecrated to Our Lady of the Assumption: 5 things to know
The famous chapel derives its name from the man who consecrated it: Pope Sixtus IV, who served as the Roman... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis baptizes 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel
On the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the pope baptized 16 babies and presided over Mass beneath Michelangelo’s... Read more
Pope Francis addresses artists, including creator of blasphemous crucifix photo
Pope Francis addressed approximately 200 prominent artists and other creative people from more than 30 countries in the Sistine Chapel... Read more
Pope Francis: Celebrate the date of your baptism like a birthday
On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord on Jan. 8, the pope baptized 13 babies and presided over... Read more
What Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel teaches us about God’s creation, woman and man
Michelangelo’s artistic masterpiece broke new ground in portraying the dynamic creative acts of God, art historian Elizabeth Lev said. Read more
Pope Francis baptizes babies in Sistine Chapel for 1st time since COVID-19 declared a pandemic
The pope baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel. Read more
Pandemic forces Pope Francis to cancel annual baptism ceremony in Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis will not baptize babies in the Sistine Chapel this Sunday due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Pope Francis: It is beautiful when babies cry at Mass
Pope Francis baptized 32 babies in the Sistine Chapel Sunday, telling parents not to worry if their children cry at... Read more
Pope baptizes 34 babies, says faith can't grow without love at home
Keeping with papal tradition, Pope Francis marked the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord by celebrating Mass in the... Read more
U2's lead guitarist rocks Sistine Chapel in concert for a cure
Lead guitarist The Edge from Irish rock band sensation U2 played “the most beautiful parish hall in the world” this... Read more
Sistine Chapel Choir releases sacred music album recorded in its chapel
As the first album ever to be recorded inside the Sistine Chapel is released, Archbishop Georg Ganswein said the sacred... Read more
'This is your house' – Pope Francis meets homeless in Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis stopped by to visit with 150 of Rome’s homeless in the Sistine Chapel after they were invited for... Read more
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