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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 ...
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 ...
How accurate is ‘Conclave’? Where the movie is spot-on and where it takes liberties
As "Conclave" shows, the pope's signet ring, called Ring of the Fisherman, is destroyed after his death to signify the papal ...
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 ...
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, a Vatican source has told Reuters. It ...
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Vatican closes Sistine Chapel ahead of conclave
The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel to begin preparations for the conclave, during which Catholic cardinals from around ...
Vatican's Sistine Chapel to close from Monday ahead of papal conclave
The Sistine Chapel in the Vatican is to be closed to visitors from Monday due to preparations for the papal conclave, the ...
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Vatican closes Sistine Chapel for papal conclave
Exit tourists. Enter cardinals.The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to elect the next pope aft ...
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 ...