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The Vatican closes The Sistine Chapel to the public

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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 the conclave to elect the next pope after the death of Pope Francis.

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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.

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Vatican closes Sistine Chapel ahead of papal conclave following Pope Francis’ death

After a nine-day mourning period, cardinals will gather to choose the next leader of the Catholic Church. View on euronews

Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7

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Vatican announces conclave to elect new pope will begin on May 7: Live 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.

UPI on MSN · 2h

Vatican announces conclave to elect new pope to begin May 7

Cardinals of the Catholic Church present in Rome have announced the conclave to elect the 267th Pope will begin in May.

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

After the ballots are pierced, they are burned in a cylindrical stove at the end of the voting session. Black smoke from the ...

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