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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 preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope after the death of Francis.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Sistine Chapel's Conclave Preparations Leave Tourists Shut Out

"Notice is hereby given that the Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public from Monday 28 April 2025 for the requirements of the Conclave," reads a terse statement on the Vatican Museums' website.

Yahoo · 1d

Sistine Chapel closed ahead of papal conclave

The Sistine Chapel is now closed to the public ahead of the papal conclave that will select the next pope after the death of Pope Francis.

Pope Francis, Vatican and papal conclave

CBS News · 9h

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.

ABC News on MSN · 17h

Vatican announces conclave to replace Pope Francis will begin May 7

Just days after the world said goodbye to Pope Francis, the Vatican announced that the conclave to elect a new pope will begin on May 7.

CNET on MSN · 22h

Pope Francis Is Laid to Rest: Here's What Comes Next as Conclave Begins May 7

The cardinals -- at least, those under 80 years old -- vote for as long as it takes to elect Pope Francis' successor.

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How, where and when to watch for white smoke at the conclave

For smoke watchers, the best time to view the smoke on May 7, the conclave's first day, is just after 7 p.m. (10 a.m. PDT, 1 ...

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

Cardinals have no contact with the outside world after the master of liturgical ceremonies utters the words “Extra Omnes” the ...

The Catholic Sun36m

Conclave to elect next pope will begin May 7

The 135 cardinals eligible to elect the next pope will enter the Sistine Chapel to begin the conclave May 7, the Vatican announced.The cardinals will first celebrate the "Mass for the Election of the ...

What we know ahead of conclave to elect new pope

Cardinals from around the world will meet under Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel on May 7 to elect a new leader ...

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How accurate is the movie 'Conclave' about the election of a new pope?

The death of Pope Francis paves the way for one of the most secretive events in human history, as depicted in the papal ...

GMA Network5h

Two cardinals to miss conclave for health reasons — Vatican

Two Catholic cardinals will miss the conclave next week to elect a successor to Pope Francis because of health issues, the ...

Flight Searches For Papal Conclave Surge Over 345%—Here’s What Tourists Can Expect In Rome

On Friday, the day before the pope’s funeral, flight searches on Expedia for Rome for the dates of May 5-14 were up more than ...

Vatican Sets Date for Papal Conclave Amid Drama Over Whether Convicted Cardinal Can Attend

The conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor will start on May 7, the Vatican said on Monday following a closed-door meeting ...

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