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Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public: Here’s why
The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to elect the next pope after the ...
Conclave to choose the next pope starts May 7, Vatican says
The decision was made at the Fifth General Congregation, held on Monday morning in the Vatican's Synod Hall. The conclave ...
Vatican Sets Date for Papal Conclave Amid Drama Over Whether Convicted Cardinal Can Attend
The Vatican on Monday set the date for the Papal conclave amid some drama over whether a convicted cardinal will be able to ...
As the Vatican prepares a conclave, the status of a once-powerful Italian cardinal looms
The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...
Conclave to pick next pope to begin May 7, Vatican says
The conclave to pick the next pope following the April 21 death of Pope Francis will begin on Wednesday, May 7, according to ...
Vatican announces conclave to elect new pope will begin on May 7: Live updates
Pope Francis, who presided over the Roman Catholic Church and its estimated 1.4 billion followers for 12 years, died April 21 ...
Conclave to Elect New Pope Begins on May 7, Vatican Confirms
Catholic cardinals will assemble for the election of the next leader of the church on May 7, after the funeral of Pope ...
Did JD Vance flout Vatican rules by getting photographed in the Sistine Chapel?
US Vice President JD Vance’s Vatican visit has made headlines, especially as he was one of the last foreign leaders to meet ...