The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of its preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope ...

After a nine-day mourning period, cardinals will gather to choose the next leader of the Catholic Church. View on euronews ...

Visitors have been barred from the Sistine Chapel, where the conclave of cardinals will vote to elect the next pope.

Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on ...