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Sistine Chapel to close ahead of conclave

The Associated Press on MSN · 3h

The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a papal conclave

The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of its preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope after the death of Pope Francis.

Reuters on MSN · 12h

Sistine Chapel's conclave preparations leave tourists shut out

It is one of the wonders of the world, attracting millions of visitors every year. But those now in Rome hoping to admire the Sistine Chapel will not get their fix of its monumental Michelangelo frescoes.

Sistine Chapel closed ahead of papal conclave

The Sistine Chapel is now closed to the public ahead of the papal conclave that will select the next pope after the death of Pope Francis.

Conclave to elect new pope starts May 7

USA TODAY on MSN · 6h

Conclave to elect new pope begins May 7: When will we see white smoke? Updates

Pope Francis, who presided over the Roman Catholic Church and its estimated 1.4 billion followers for 12 years, died April 21.

Conclave to choose the next pope starts May 7, Vatican says

The decision was made at the Fifth General Congregation, held on Monday morning in the Vatican's Synod Hall. The conclave will take place in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, which will remain closed to visitors during those days.

Fact Check Team: Vatican conclave to elect new pope shrouded in mystery, set for May 7

Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Filipino Cardinal Luis Tagle are considered top contenders, according to The Associated Press. Parolin, who served as Pope Francis' Secretary of State, is well-known among the cardinals. Tagle, head of the Vatican's evangelization office, is often mentioned as a potential first Asian pope.

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Mysterious papal conclave is announced: Top Catholics to flock to hallowed Sistine Chapel to choose Francis’ replacement

CARDINALS will gather for a papal conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor on May 7, the Vatican has announced. It comes ...

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As the Vatican prepares a conclave, the status of a once-powerful Italian cardinal looms

The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...

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Vatican Sets Date for Papal Conclave Amid Drama Over Whether Convicted Cardinal Can Attend

The Vatican on Monday set the date for the Papal conclave amid some drama over whether a convicted cardinal will be able to ...

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The Language Barrier in the Sistine Chapel

Extra omnes. When the Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations will have all unauthorized persons leave and only the ...

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So you saw ‘Conclave’ the movie. Here’s what it got right – and wrong – about real-life conclaves

Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following the ...

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I Re-Watched Conclave On Amazon Prime, And There Is Something I'm Really In Awe Of

In light of the news of the passing of Pope Francis, it seems many people, including me, have been inspired to check out ...

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Journalists Swarm Cardinals at the Vatican Gates as They Meet to Plan a Conclave

Cardinals arriving for the first day of meetings after Pope Francis’ funeral were swarmed at the city-state’s gates by ...

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