Following the death of Pope Francis, the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church will gather at some point next month to elect a new pope in one of the most famous buildings in the world, the Sistine Chapel.

The Sistine Chapel, nestled deep within Vatican City's guarded walls, is instantly recognized for Michelangelo's artistic masterpiece adorning its ceiling. Yet, its significance extends far beyond that.

The Roman Catholic cardinals are set to hold a conclave to elect the Church's 267th pope following the death of Pope Francis. This traditional and secretive process will occur in the Sistine Chapel. Cardinals involved in the election are under strict confidentiality,