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A look at the history of the Sistine Chapel, the site of the papal conclave
As the papal conclave is set to begin to elect a new pope, the eyes of the world are on the Sistine Chapel, which will hold ...
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What to know about the Sistine Chapel, site of the conclave to pick a new pope
In a process shrouded in secrecy, the Sacred College of Cardinals is gearing up to elect Pope Francis' successor inside the ...
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 preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope after ...
Sistine Chapel doors close as conclave begins
The door to the Sistine Chapel closed as the cardinals begin the process of choosing the new pope. The conclave starting ...
Conclave live: Vatican cuts phone signal ahead of secret Sistine Chapel vote to elect new pope
First vote to decide the next Pope to take place today - Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Filipino cardinal Luis Antonio ...
Papal conclave 2025 live updates: Black smoke comes from Sistine Chapel chimney early Thursday
Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave ...
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as details emerge of how votes coalesced in secret conclave
Pope Leo XIV said Friday that his election was both a cross and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine ...