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Vatican closes Sistine Chapel

Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public: Here’s why

The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to elect the next pope after the death of Pope Francis.

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When is the Sistine Chapel closed? What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francis’ death

Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on euronews

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How the papal conclave will choose a new pope after the death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next pontiff at the conclave.

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Is the Vatican Open to Tourists After Pope Francis's Death? Here's What to Know

Following the passing of Pope Francis, the Vatican will be closed to tourists during nine days of mourning and the Conclave to elect his successor.

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Vatican releases photos of Pope Francis' tomb as it opens for viewing

The Vatican released photos of the tomb of Pope Francis as it was opened for public viewing Sunday. He was buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome on Saturday.

The New Yorker · 16h

Francis, the TV Pope, Takes His Final Journey

The Pope, famous—perhaps foremost—for his insistence on simplicity and aversion to clerical glitz, wanted to be buried not at the Vatican but at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, where before and after each of his international trips he went to pray.

Conclave to select new pope will begin May 7, Vatican announces

With 135 cardinals eligible to vote, the coming conclave is set to be the largest in the history of the Catholic Church and ...

Did JD Vance flout Vatican rules by getting photographed in the Sistine Chapel?

US Vice President JD Vance’s Vatican visit has made headlines, especially as he was one of the last foreign leaders to meet ...

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Inside the Sistine Chapel, before the College of Cardinals takes over for the Conclave

NPR secured one of the last public tours of the Sistine Chapel before it closes for the Catholic Church's upcoming conclave to select the next pope.

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Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals try to get to know one another

Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor, delaying the secret voting for two days to help them get to know ...

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Conclave smoke: What black and white smoke signal during election of a new pope

In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.

I visited the Vatican City and was surprised by one rule

The Vatican is attracting visitors from all over the world for Pope Francis's funeral but there is one surprising rule every ...

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What are the church’s rites for the death of a pope and the election of a new one?

The death of a pope triggers a centuries-old ritual to elect a new one. It involves sacred oaths, the piercing of ballots ...

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7 Movies that tells us about the Vatican City

Vatican City, where the Roman Catholic Church is located, is not only famous for being the home of the Pope but also for the ...

How to watch Pope Francis' funeral procession as world mourns Vatican leader

Pope Francis is being laid to rest Saturday at an ancient church in Rome following a funeral Mass at the Vatican. Here's ...

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