World: After the vote, the cardinals returned to their temporary accommodation at the Santa Marta residence within the Vatican grounds. There, they remain under strict seclusion.

Black smoke emerges as cardinals fail to elect new pope on day one of secret conclave: What happens next?

World: A major factor in this conclave is Pope Francis’ deep influence on the group choosing his successor. Of the 133 voting cardinals under the age of 80, 108 were appointed by Francis himself. Trending

108 of 133 cardinals electing new pope were picked by Francis: Will the next pope follow his path?

Sacred places around the world have some set of rigid decrees for tourists to follow. For example, no photography policy or a particular dress code, or one that prohibits travellers from taking sand from a beach.

Jason Mamoa apologises for flouting rules at Vatican's Sistine Chapel, read what the rules say

Pope Francis has said it is okay for couples to fight — heck it's normal — but he added that they should not do it in front of the children. Francis said couples should not fight in front of their children because of the anguish it causes them.

Don't fight in front of the kids: Pope Francis

A five-year project that will aid future restorations has left the Vatican Museums with 270,000 digital frames

Sistine Chapel gets full digital treatment for future restorations

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Black smoke emerges as cardinals fail to elect new pope on day one of secret conclave: What happens next?

108 of 133 cardinals electing new pope were picked by Francis: Will the next pope follow his path?

Jason Mamoa apologises for flouting rules at Vatican's Sistine Chapel, read what the rules say

Don't fight in front of the kids: Pope Francis

Sistine Chapel gets full digital treatment for future restorations