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Sistine Chapel to close ahead of conclave

Euronews on MSN · 1d

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 euronews

Associated Press News on MSN · 1d

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.

Artnet News · 58m

Just What Happens to the Sistine Chapel During a Papal Conclave?

The Sistine Chapel has closed to the public so it can be prepared for the conclave, a gathering of cardinals who will elect the next pope.

Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7

Conclave to choose the next pope starts May 7, Vatican says

The decision was made at the Fifth General Congregation, held on Monday morning in the Vatican's Synod Hall. The conclave will take place in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, which will remain closed to visitors during those days.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Conclave to elect new pope begins May 7: When will we see white smoke? Updates

Pope Francis, who presided over the Roman Catholic Church and its estimated 1.4 billion followers for 12 years, died April 21.

CBS News · 11h

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.

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How to visit Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral

The faithful will be flocking to Rome to honor the death of Pope Francis, with his funeral scheduled for Saturday April 26.

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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 happens in Rome after the Pope dies and can I still travel there?

Access to the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica will be limited as Pope Francis’s passing triggers a lengthy period of ...

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What tourists can expect from visiting Rome and the Vatican after the death of Pope Francis

Tourist attractions including the Sistine Chapel may be closed during key dates, but there is still some availability for ...

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A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...

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Watch Pope Francis' full funeral video as world mourns late Vatican leader

Pope Francis's funeral begins at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. Eastern, 1 a.m. Pacific) at the Vatican, outside St. Peter's ...

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Tens of thousands of pilgrims flock to Rome ahead of Pope's funeral on Saturday

Rome is always teeming, and Easter usually kicks off the long tourist season. Up to 250,000 are expected to attend the Pope's ...

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