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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 ...
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 ...
Sistine Chapel to close ahead of conclave: Here's how it's preparing for gathering of cardinals
Millions visit the Sistine Chapel every year - making it the second most visited museum in the world - but it will now ...
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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Papal conclave: It's forbidden to take images in Sistine Chapel, but tour guides share hack
As such, to protect the safety of The Vatican City's residents and the cardinals participating in the upcoming papal conclave ...
Vatican closes Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for papal conclave
Exit tourists. Enter cardinals. The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to ...
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Vatican drivers, staff to swear oath of secrecy ahead of conclave
In an April 29 statement, the Vatican said “the oath of the officials and attendants of the conclave will take place” May 5 ...
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Vatican reveals conclave date; Cardinal Parolin favored
The Vatican has announced the start time for the conclave. The event will begin on May 7 with a prayer in the Pauline Chapel ...
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CNA Explains: What Is a Conclave and How Does It Work?
The upcoming conclave will be directed by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the next eligible most senior cardinal bishop and the Vatican’s secretary of state.