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Sistine Chapel to close ahead of conclave

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

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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.

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Papal conclave: It's forbidden to take images in Sistine Chapel, but tour guides share hack

As such, to protect the safety of The Vatican City's residents and the cardinals participating in the upcoming papal conclave, taking photos and videos anywhere in the Vatican Museums is allowed, except for the Sistine Chapel.

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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 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 ...

What is a conclave? What to know about the secretive process to elect the next pope

Here's everything you need to know about a conclave, the secret, centuries-old process used to select a new pope.

Vatican closes Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for papal conclave

Exit tourists. Enter cardinals. The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to ...

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The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for papal conclave

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Exit tourists. Enter cardinals. The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to elect the next pope after the death of Pope ...

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