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Sistine Chapel to close ahead of conclave

Associated Press News on MSN · 1d

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 preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope after the death of Francis.

Sky News on MSN · 1d

Sistine Chapel to close ahead of conclave: Here's how it's preparing for gathering of cardinals

Millions visit the Sistine Chapel every year - making it the second most visited museum in the world - but it will now transform into a place for the secretive process to elect the successor to Pope Francis.

WFAE 90.7 · 2d

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.

Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7

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.

USA TODAY on MSN · 22h

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 a new pope to begin May 7, Vatican says. Here's how Pope Francis' successor will be chosen.

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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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 ...

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How to visit Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral

The faithful will be flocking to Rome to honor the death of Pope Francis, with his funeral scheduled for Saturday April 26.

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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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The church that copied the Sistine Chapel ceiling

Within the unassuming exterior of English Martyrs Catholic Church in Goring-by-Sea is a scale replica of the Sistine Chapel's ...

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What happens in Rome after the Pope dies and can I still travel there?

Access to the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica will be limited as Pope Francis’s passing triggers a lengthy period of ...

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What tourists can expect from visiting Rome and the Vatican after the death of Pope Francis

Tourist attractions including the Sistine Chapel may be closed during key dates, but there is still some availability for ...

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A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...

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Watch Pope Francis' full funeral video as world mourns late Vatican leader

Pope Francis's funeral begins at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. Eastern, 1 a.m. Pacific) at the Vatican, outside St. Peter's ...

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