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Are you ready for the conclave that will select the next pope? Take our quiz to see how you stack up with other Times readers ...
The Sistine Chapel has witnessed every papal election since 1492 with only five exceptions, and it is preparing to once again ...
As the papal conclave is set to begin to elect a new pope, the eyes of the world are on the Sistine Chapel, which will hold ...
The Sistine Chapel in the Vatican owes its name to Pope Sixtus IV (1471-84), who commissioned it. The three-storey brick ...
The Sistine Chapel is where Catholic cardinals will elect a new pope. Take a tour of the church’s breathtaking interior.
For those looking for a more of an underrated and unknown destination in Italy, head to this city between Florence and Rome ...
The first interior decorations date back to 1481. According to the official site, Pietro Perugino -- a well-known artist of the time and mentor to another well-known artist, Rafael -- was the ...