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Chimney up, Sistine Chapel primped as cardinals prepare to elect next pope
Members of the Vatican’s fire brigade were seen on the roof of the Sistine Chapel on Friday, Rome time, attaching the chimney that will emit smoke from the ballots burned inside. It is the most visible part of a complex and secretive election process set to begin on May 7, following the death of Pope Francis on April 21 at age 88.
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Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on ...
The chimney atop the Sistine Chapel has been installed ahead of the upcoming conclave that will elect the 267th Pope ...
Inside the Sistine Chapel, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo reflects on unity and leadership as cardinals prepare to elect a new Pope.
"Notice is hereby given that the Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public from Monday 28 April 2025 for the requirements ...
VATICAN CITY (CNS)—All but four of the 135 cardinals who are eligible to enter the conclave May 7 to vote for a new pope had ...
At private dinners and at formal gatherings of cardinals, talk among church leaders of who will next lead the church has ...
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Millions visit the Sistine Chapel every year - making it the second most visited museum in the world - but it will now ...
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