Almost all of the 133 cardinals choosing the next pope are staying at the Domus Sanctae Marthae guesthouse, which enjoyed a spruce up in the days before the conclave began.

The Vatican Museums has unveiled the last and most important of the restored Raphael Rooms. These are the spectacularly ...

The Vatican said more than 180 participated in the fifth informal meeting in Rome on Monday. A smaller group of 135, known as the College of Cardinals, is eligible to elect a new pope. THIS IS A ...

As cardinals flock to Rome for the papal conclave to decide the next pope, a movement is underway to bring in a successor who will be more traditional than Pope Francis.. A common belief among ...

Inside the Vatican and the real-life drama behind "Conclave" 08:14. ... So, we decided to revisit the time we spent with Fiennes in Rome and then in New York City when the film came out last fall.

Map of Rome area, showing travelers where the best hotels and attractions are located. Travel. Home; ... Trastevere is located west of the Tiber River and south of Vatican City, ...

CNA Staff, May 6, 2025 / 06:00 am. All eyes have turned to Vatican City as the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor is set to begin May 7.

VATICAN CITY -- The temporary chimney atop the Sistine Chapel released a plume of white smoke on Thursday evening local time, signaling that the 133 cardinals working inside had reached a two ...

Pope Francis dies: Scenes from inside the Vatican, Rome. Stoic nuns, curious tourists and tearful devotees are packing the Vatican in the wake of the death of Catholic leader Pope Francis.

Almost all of the 133 cardinals choosing the next pope are staying at the Domus Sanctae Marthae guesthouse, which enjoyed a spruce up in the days before the conclave began.