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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.

Philstar.com · 5h

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, taking photos and videos anywhere in the Vatican Museums is allowed, except for the Sistine Chapel.

Pope Francis, papal conclave

CBS News · 6h

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.

BusinessMirror · 15m

Cardinals set May 7 for conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor

Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor, delaying the secret voting for two days so they can get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate before they are sequestered in the Sistine Chapel.

USA TODAY on MSN · 23h

When will a new pope be chosen? Timeline of the papal conclave

A papal conclave, the election of a new pope, tends to begin 15-20 days after a papal vacancy. Black or white smoke indicates each day's decision.

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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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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 ...

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Cardinal convicted of embezzlement won't participate in conclave for Pope Francis's successor

Angelo Becciu, the Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on Tuesday he will not take part in the secret conclave to elect the new pope that will be held in the Sistine ...

GMA Network2h

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

Independent.ie1d

Vatican clears way for conclave, as focus shifts for clues to identity of new Pope

The Vatican has now closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to elect the next pope.

The Language Barrier in the Sistine Chapel

Extra omnes. When the Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations will have all unauthorized persons leave and only the ...

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