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The Vatican closes The Sistine Chapel to the public

The Associated Press on MSN · 1h

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.

Sky News on MSN · 45m

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.

Reuters on MSN · 4h

Sistine Chapel's conclave preparations leave tourists shut out

But those now in Rome hoping to admire the Sistine Chapel will not get their fix of its monumental Michelangelo frescoes."Notice is hereby given that the Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public from Monday 28 April 2025 for the requirements of the Conclave,

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Mysterious papal conclave is announced: Top Catholics to flock to hallowed Sistine Chapel to choose Francis’ replacement

CARDINALS will gather for a papal conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor on May 7, a Vatican source has revealed. It comes ...

The Sistine Chapel: A Masterpiece of Art and History

The Sistine Chapel is a renowned site of religious and artistic significance within the Vatican. Built from 1473 to 1481 and ...

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Conclave to elect new pope to begin on 7 May, Vatican says

The closed-door meeting will begin in the Sistine Chapel and will involve some 135 cardinals from across the world.

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