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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 ...
Cardinal Who Threatened to Crash the Conclave Now Says He Won’t
The Vatican said that Francis had stripped a convicted cardinal, Angelo Becciu, of his right to vote for the next pope.
Sistine Chapel's conclave preparations leave tourists shut out
It is one of the wonders of the world, attracting millions of visitors every year. But those now in Rome hoping to admire the ...
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 ...
When does papal conclave 2025 start and who are the ten U.S. papal candidates?
This conclave will feature one of the most geographically diverse fields, with 10 candidates coming from the U.S.
So you saw ‘Conclave’ the movie. Here’s what it got right – and wrong – about real-life conclaves
Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following the ...
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 ...
Journalists Swarm Cardinals at the Vatican Gates as They Meet to Plan a Conclave
Cardinals arriving for the first day of meetings after Pope Francis’ funeral were swarmed at the city-state’s gates by ...