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The Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and the Sistine Chapel usually top the "must see" list of visitors to Rome and the Vatican.

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NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with art historian Kim Butler about the artwork that adorns the walls of the Sistine Chapel and its significance ahead of the conclave to elect the next pope.

The stove that will be used to burn ballots during the conclave to elect a new pope in the Sistine Chapel and the machine ...

A seasoned diplomat who worked with Pope Francis for 12 years, Cardinal Pietro Parolin is well-known in Rome and abroad, and ...

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The conclave process to elect the next pope is shrouded in secrecy. Here’s a visual guide to the ancient tradition.

From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.

The Sistine Chapel, famed for its Renaissance frescoes by Michelangelo, closes to the public as the Vatican prepares for the ...

Pope Francis' burial on Saturday drew huge crowds Some cardinals want Francis' reforms to continue apace Traditionalists seek ...

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