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Sistine Chapel to close ahead of conclave

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

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.

Philstar.com · 1d

Papal conclave: It's forbidden to take images in Sistine Chapel, but tour guides share hack

As such, to protect the safety of The Vatican City's residents and the cardinals participating in the upcoming papal conclave, taking photos and videos anywhere in the Vatican Museums is allowed, except for the Sistine Chapel.

Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7

USA TODAY on MSN · 17h

When is the conclave? The Vatican sets date to elect new head after Pope Francis' death

The papal conclave will commence in May, when the cardinals will meet at St. Peter's Basilica and pray for the wisdom to select the next pope.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

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.

PennLive · 4h

What is a conclave? What to know about the secretive process to elect the next pope

Here's everything you need to know about a conclave, the secret, centuries-old process used to select a new pope.

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

Tourists who have booked to visit Rome in the coming weeks will experience the city during a rare historical moment. ...

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 ...

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

Exit tourists. Enter cardinals. The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to ...

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

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Exit tourists. Enter cardinals. The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to elect the next pope after the death of Pope ...

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