Vatican's Sistine Chapel and Papal Election

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
The Vatican released new images of the Sistine Chapel ahead of a secret meeting to choose a new pope with 133 cardinal electors. The cardinals will be secluded until two-thirds agree on the new pope.

Key Points

  • New images released by the Vatican showcase the Sistine Chapel
  • 133 cardinal electors are set to gather for the papal election
  • Cardinals will be secluded until a new pope is chosen by two-thirds majority

Pros

  • Transparency in showing the inside of the Sistine Chapel to the public

Cons

  • Secrecy of the papal election process