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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 ...
Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals get to know one another
The conclave could have opened as early as May 5 or 6, but the cardinals gave themselves extra time to speak in more informal ...
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The Sistine Chapel: A Masterpiece of Art and History
The Sistine Chapel is a renowned site of religious and artistic significance within the Vatican. Built from 1473 to 1481 and ...
Mysterious papal conclave is announced: Top Catholics to flock to hallowed Sistine Chapel to choose Francis’ replacement
CARDINALS will gather for a papal conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor on May 7, a Vatican source has revealed. It comes ...
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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Electing a new pope: Glossary of all the key terms
Cardinals will take part in a conclave in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope. Here's a brief glossary of the ...