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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 ...
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 ...
Italy Enters Mourning Period Following Pope’s Death—Here’s What Happens and How It Will Affect Travel
The death of a pope and the election of a new pontiff are steeped in age-old customs. Take note of these important events—and ...
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How to visit Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral
After this, they head into the Sistine Chapel, not to be seen in public again until ... it’s worth considering flying into ...
What happens in Rome after the Pope dies and can I still travel there?
Access to the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica will be limited as Pope Francis’s passing triggers a lengthy period of ...
Conclave to elect Pope Francis’s successor will start on May 7
Roman Catholic cardinals will meet in a secret conclave to elect the new leader of the global Church starting from May 7, ...
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 ...
Travel to Rome: Tourists should expect some disruptions
Following the death of Pope Francis, tourists visiting Rome should expect some disruptions to their travel plans.
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The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a papal conclave
Key is preparing the Sistine Chapel for the red-robed cardinals who will gather at the Vatican in the heart of Rome to choose the next pope in an ancient process fictionalized in the 2024 film ...