Being an art student, and her guide on this occasion, Vincenzo began to tell her, “The Sistine Chapel was built in the latter part of the fifteenth century. Pope Sixtus IV had it built, and since then it has been the Chapel for the Apostolic Palace. This is the Chapel where the Cardinals meet in conclave to elect a new Pope. I remember all the excitement last time when Francis was elected Pope.”

Rachel nodded as she turned to him, “I remember that too!” She paused, and then ...