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The Vatican closes The Sistine Chapel to the public

The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a 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 after the death of Pope Francis on April 21 at age 88. Francis was buried Saturday after a funeral in St.

WFAE 90.7 · 17h

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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Papal conclave: Meeting amid the Sistine Chapel's Michelangelo frescoes

Following the death of Pope Francis, the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church will gather at some point next month to elect a new pope in one of the most famous buildings in the world, the Sistine Chapel.

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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.

UPI · 13h

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.

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Mighty And Meek Say Farewell To Pope Francis During Vatican Funeral And Last Popemobile Ride

World leaders and rank-and-file Catholic faithful have said farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral that highlighted his concern for people on the peripheries and reflected his wish to be remembered as a simple pastor.

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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 ...

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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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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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.

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When Does the Conclave Start? Vatican Process to Choose New Pope Explained

The cardinals eligible to vote for the new pope will gather in the coming weeks and enter seclusion to secretly vote for the new bishop of Rome.

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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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 ...

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Photo of J.D. Vance Inside Sistine Chapel Sparks Backlash. Did He Break Vatican Protocol?

According to Vatican Museums’ official website, “it is forbidden to take photographs or films with any type of electronic equipment” inside the Sistine Chapel Simona Granati - Corbis/Corbis ...

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