As the papal conclave is set to begin to elect a new pope, the eyes of the world are on the Sistine Chapel, which will hold the Catholic cardinals as they cast their votes for the next leader of the Church.

The door to the Sistine Chapel closed as the cardinals begin the process of choosing the new pope. The conclave starting Wednesday is the most diverse in history, with cardinals coming from all over the world to elect the next pope.

The Sistine Chapel has closed to the public so it can be prepared for the conclave, a gathering of cardinals who will elect the next pope.