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Vatican closes Sistine Chapel

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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.

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

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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 transform into a place for the secretive process to elect the successor to Pope Francis.

Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7

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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.

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.

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What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor

The death of Pope Francis this month at the age of 88 set off grief and mourning around the world — along with a complex process to find a successor. Francis’ successor will be selected at a conclave that will begin May 7,

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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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What do Catholics believe? Pope chosen in conclave will lead one of the largest religions.

All Roman Catholics are Christians, but not the other way around, differing in beliefs about the sacraments, the pope, the ...

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Forget the conclave – cardinals are already negotiating in Rome’s pizza parlours

In 2005, after the death of Pope John Paul II, a group of cardinals reportedly gathered in Al Passetto di Borgo, a restaurant ...

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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 ...

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In Rome, eyes now turned toward the cardinals

Francis' death, cardinals from all over the world have made their way to the Italian capital. The conclave will begin in less ...

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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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