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The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a papal conclave

April 28, 2025

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The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a papal conclave

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Exit tourists. Enter cardinals. The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for…

Who will replace Pope Francis? A closed-door conclave of 138 cardinals will meet in the Sistine Chapel to determine the Church’s future

April 21, 2025

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Who will replace Pope Francis? A closed-door conclave of 138 cardinals will meet in the Sistine Chapel to determine the Church’s future

With the death of Pope Francis, attention now turns to the selection of his successor. The next pope will be…