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Sistine Chapel to close ahead of conclave

U.S. News & World Report · 9h

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.

Sky News on MSN · 5h

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.

ARTnews on MSN · 4h

Vatican Museums, Including Sistine Chapel, Closed Indefinitely for Conclave to Elect the Next Pope

Visitors have been barred from the Sistine Chapel, where the conclave of cardinals will vote to elect the next pope.

Vatican sets May 7 for conclave to elect new pope

The Washington Post on MSN · 5h

Conclave to select new pope will begin May 7, Vatican announces

With 135 cardinals eligible to vote, the coming conclave is set to be the largest in the history of the Catholic Church and one of the most unpredictable in decades.

Fox News on MSN · 9h

Conclave to pick next pope to begin May 7, Vatican says

The conclave to pick the next pope following the April 21 death of Pope Francis will begin on Wednesday, May 7, according to the Vatican.

U.S. News & World Report · 13h

Catholic Cardinals Meet to Discuss Date of Conclave for New Pope

The world's Catholic cardinals met on Monday for the first time after the funeral of Pope Francis to discuss a possible date to enter a secret conclave and elect the next leader of the global Church.

Fact Check Team: Vatican conclave to elect new pope shrouded in mystery, set for May 7

Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Filipino Cardinal Luis Tagle are considered top contenders, according to The Associated ...

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As the Vatican prepares a conclave, the status of a once-powerful Italian cardinal looms

The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...

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When is the Sistine Chapel closed? What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francis’ death

Tourists who have booked to visit Rome in the coming weeks will experience the city during a rare historical moment. ...

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Vatican Sets Date for Papal Conclave Amid Drama Over Whether Convicted Cardinal Can Attend

The Vatican on Monday set the date for the Papal conclave amid some drama over whether a convicted cardinal will be able to ...

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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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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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What to expect from the conclave that will choose Pope Francis' successor

The conclave is a time-honored process conducted in secrecy behind the locked doors of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.

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Journalists Swarm Cardinals at the Vatican Gates as They Meet to Plan a Conclave

Cardinals arriving for the first day of meetings after Pope Francis’ funeral were swarmed at the city-state’s gates by ...

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