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Sistine Chapel prepped for conclave

Just What Happens to the Sistine Chapel During a Papal Conclave?

The Sistine Chapel has closed to the public so it can be prepared for the conclave, a gathering of cardinals who will elect the next pope.

NBC News · 4d

Sistine Chapel chimney installed ahead of papal conclave

Vatican firefighters fitted the Sistine Chapel chimney in place ahead of the election of Pope Francis’ successor. White smoke will signify when a new pontiff has been chosen.

Associated Press News on MSN · 4d

Vatican firefighters install a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel for the papal election

Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine Chapel that will signal the election of a successor to Pope Francis.

Cardinals vote to elect a new pope

America Magazine · 1d

The history of the Sistine Chapel—where cardinals will choose the next pope

The papal conclave will take place as usual in the hallowed space of the Sistine Chapel. What is the history of this famous church and its artistic treasures?

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The Baltimore Sun · 25m

Watch live: Cardinals vote to elect a new pope

Cardinals have no contact with the outside world after the master of liturgical ceremonies utters the words “Extra Omnes” the Latin phrase for “all out,” to ask all those present except the cardinal electors to leave the Sistine Chapel to begin the voting process.

Yahoo on MSN · 9h

When does the conclave start? Which cardinals are voting? We answer your questions on how the next pope will be elected.

The 133 cardinals eligible to participate in the secretive process will convene behind closed doors at the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday to begin voting for the successor to Pope Francis.

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Sistine Chapel prepped for conclave as battle lines are drawn for future of Catholic Church

The Sistine Chapel is ready for the papal conclave. Front-runners such as Parolin and Tagle are losing momentum amid a divided College of Cardinals.

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Vatican conclave to pick new pope, world waits for white smoke

Roman Catholic cardinals will begin the task on Wednesday of electing a new pope, locking themselves away from the world ...

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How a new Pope is chosen: A step-by-step look at the Papal Conclave

As the Catholic Church prepares to elect its next spiritual leader, here’s a detailed look at the centuries-old ritual of the papal conclave, an event marked by history, secrecy, and sacred tradition.

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Vatican workers install Sistine Chapel stove where ballots are burned during conclave to elect pope

Vatican workers have installed the simple stove in the Sistine Chapel where ballots will be burned during the upcoming ...

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Michelangelo meets James Bond: high-tech in Sistine Chapel to keep conclave secret

Vatican technicians are securing what on Wednesday will arguably become the world's most beautiful bunker, making sure that ...

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Conclave: What Travelers Need to Know When Visiting the Vatican

The Papal Conclave becomes a magnet for tourists to visit the Vatican, even though the process of electing a new Pope to ...

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Vatican readies for conclave lockdown

The Sistine Chapel was prepared for a papal election as cardinals arrived at the Vatican to choose Pope Francis's successor.

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Who will be the new pope? Clock ticking down toward historic conclave

He eased rules on annulments and remarriage within the church and allowed priests to bless same-sex marriages. Some Catholics ...

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