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The history of the Sistine Chapel—where cardinals will choose the next pope
The papal conclave will take place as usual in the hallowed space of the Sistine Chapel. What is the history of this famous ...
Sistine Chapel closes for conclave: 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 ...
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.
Chimney installed on Sistine Chapel's roof ahead of conclave to pick Pope Francis' successor
The Vatican is finalizing preparations for the May 7 conclave, with firefighters on Friday installing a chimney on the roof ...
Vatican workers install Sistine Chapel stove where ballots are burned during conclave to elect pope
Vatican workers have installed the simple stove in the Sistine Chapel where ballots will be burned during the upcoming ...
Sistine Chapel prepped for conclave as battle lines are drawn for future of Catholic Church
The Sistine Chapel is ready for the papal conclave. Front-runners such as Parolin and Tagle are losing momentum amid a ...
Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down toward historic conclave
Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more ...
Michelangelo meets James Bond: high-tech in Sistine Chapel to keep conclave secret
Vatican technicians are securing what on Wednesday will arguably become the world's most beautiful bunker, making sure that ...