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Sistine Chapel to close ahead of conclave

USA TODAY on MSN · 21h

What to know about the Sistine Chapel, site of the conclave to pick a new pope

From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

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 after the death of Pope Francis

Artnet News · 21h

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.

Pope Francis, Rome

Euronews on MSN · 2d

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

Dailymotion on MSN · 4h

Crowds walking through Rome after death of Pope Francis

Thousands of people flock to Rome after the death of Pope Francis. He died on 21 (Easter Monday) at the age of 88 at Domus Sanctae Marthae in Vatican City. He had served as pope, the head of the Catholic Church,

Crafted Stories on MSN · 1d

Pope Francis Dies on Easter Monday at 88 Years Old

Pope Francis, the 266th and current pope of the Catholic Church, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. He died in his residence at Domus Sanctae Marthae in Vatican City, following complications from a cerebral stroke and cardiac arrest.

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When is the conclave? The Vatican sets date to elect new head after Pope Francis' death

The papal conclave will commence in May, when the cardinals will meet at St. Peter's Basilica and pray for the wisdom to ...

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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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Next Pope Update: Four Main Contenders Emerge

Four main contenders have emerged in the race for the next pope, according to one leading betting site.Why It MattersThe ...

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Is that real smoke? News of new pope delivered by stoves, chemicals and ballots

Ballots are burned in the process, but the smoke seen by the world is created using another stove, the Vatican Information ...

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Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis’ radical legacy or change course?

Cardinals this week will start in-depth discussions on planning the conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. No date has ...

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Plans for Pope Francis' funeral under way as believers pay respects

Crowds of believers flocked to St Peter's Basilica on Thursday to pay their respects to Pope Francis on the second day of the ...

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Successor talk swirls as 61,000 pay homage to Pope Francis: Live updates

Cardinals could pick a progressive pope ready to build off the changes Francis brought to the church or a conservative who ...

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Disgraced Cardinal Becciu formally withdraws from participation in conclave to elect pope

The Italian cardinal at the heart of the Vatican’s “trial of the century” announced Tuesday he was withdrawing from ...

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