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Conclave to elect new pope begins May 7: When will we see white smoke? Live updates
The conclave will take place in the nearby Sistine Chapel, a popular tourist spot that was closed to the public Monday and ...
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 its preparations for the conclave to elect 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 ...
What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor
Most of the funeral will be celebrated in Latin, and there will be incense and hymns and Gregorian chants. Attended by dozens ...
Picking a new Pope: When Conclave will start, which cardinals are invited, how it works
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ ...
Flight Searches For Papal Conclave Surge Over 345%—Here’s What Tourists Can Expect In Rome
On Friday, the day before the pope’s funeral, flight searches on Expedia for Rome for the dates of May 5-14 were up more than ...
Conclave to choose the next pope starts May 7, Vatican says
The decision was made at the Fifth General Congregation, held on Monday morning in the Vatican's Synod Hall. The conclave ...
Vatican announces conclave to elect new pope to begin May 7
Cardinals of the Catholic Church present in Rome have announced the conclave to elect the 267th Pope will begin in May.