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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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Sistine Chapel to close for conclave preparations
Other cultural sites have also been steadily shutting down to visitors as the Vatican marks the death of Pope Francis ...
What exactly is the conclave? Here's what to know about how the next pope is elected
Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and ...
When will the conclave begin? Everything that happens when the pope dies
Pope Francis' death kicks off the traditional papal conclave process for picking a new pope. Here's what to know about it and ...
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 ...
Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis’ radical legacy or change course?
Cardinals this week will start in-depth discussions on planning the conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. No date has ...
Why the film "Conclave" is climbing the charts after Pope Francis' death and sparking interest in how a new pontiff is picked
The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner ...
How accurate is movie 'Conclave' with Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci? About upcoming papal conclave
Pope Francis died at 88 in the Vatican on Easter Monday 2025, leaving the papacy vacant. Here's what a conclave is and how ...
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 ...