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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 ...
How the papal conclave will choose a new pope after the death of Pope Francis
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 ...
A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave
The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...
I visited the Vatican City and was surprised by one rule
The Vatican is attracting visitors from all over the world for Pope Francis's funeral but there is one surprising rule every ...
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 ...
Papal conclave: Meeting amid the Sistine Chapel's Michelangelo frescoes
Following the death of Pope Francis, the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church will gather at some point next month to elect ...
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Word of the Week: The papal 'conclave' is secretive. The word's origin explains why
The word itself predates Christianity, but the conclave with its secretive deliberations and ancient trappings still captures ...
Inside Secret Conclave: How will next Pope be chosen? Why do people keep eye on smoke coming out of Sistine Chapel?
The conclave to elect a new pope is held at the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican and the cardinals are secluded to ensure ...