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Sistine Chapel to close ahead of conclave

USA TODAY on MSN · 14h

What to know about the Sistine Chapel, site of the conclave to pick a new pope

From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

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

IOL on MSN · 46m

Sistine Chapel sealed: tourists turned away as Vatican gears up for papal conclave

For now, tourists are being turned away from one of Rome’s most iconic sites, as the Vatican transforms the chapel from a world-renowned attraction into a solemn space for the College of Cardinals.

Conclave to elect new pope will start on May 7

USA TODAY on MSN · 10h

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.

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.

People on MSN · 1d

Conclave to Elect Pope Francis' Successor Will Begin May 7, with Cardinals Converging to Select New Pontiff

The conclave — where cardinals worldwide converge in Vatican City to elect a new pontiff, following Pope Francis' death — will begin May 7, according to the Vatican

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What is a conclave? How the next pope is chosen

Here's what you need to know about how a pope is chosen. What is a conclave? A conclave is a meeting of the College of ...

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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 ...

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Is that real smoke? News of new pope delivered by stoves, chemicals and ballots

Ballots are burned in the process, but the smoke seen by the world is created using another stove, the Vatican Information ...

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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 ...

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Plans for Pope Francis' funeral under way as believers pay respects

Crowds of believers flocked to St Peter's Basilica on Thursday to pay their respects to Pope Francis on the second day of the ...

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Successor talk swirls as 61,000 pay homage to Pope Francis: Live updates

Cardinals could pick a progressive pope ready to build off the changes Francis brought to the church or a conservative who ...

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