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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 ...
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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 ...
Arlington Catholic Herald5h
How Pope Francis shaped the College of Cardinals
An expected 133 cardinal electors will enter the Sistine Chapel May 7 to elect the new Roman pontiff, the successor to Pope ...
Catholic Philly5h
Creation, Last Judgment, Stoves: Workers Ready Sistine Chapel for Conclave
In preparation for the conclave to elect a new pope, workers build platforms over a protective covering on the marble floor ...
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 ...
Vatican firefighters install a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel for the papal election
Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine ...
Vote to elect next pope will take ‘maximum 3 days,’ says cardinal, as Sistine Chapel gets chimney installed to signal selection
The conclave chimney was installed on the roof of the Sistine Chapel Friday — signaling the start of the conclave that will ...
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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 ...
Global News - Inquirer.net on MSN1d
Sistine Chapel readied for next pope’s election
Besides its masterpieces by Michelangelo, the Sistine Chapel is undergoing a makeover, involving the installation of a stove ...
Tyler Morning Telegraph1d
Tinsley: Pope Francis leaves legacy
White smoke curled from a chimney over the Sistine Chapel at 7:06 p.m. on March 13, 2013. Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of ...