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Coverage dated April 27, 2025

Sistine Chapel closes for conclave to elect new pope

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The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel as cardinals prepare for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor.

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  1. WMUR

    Sistine Chapel closes for conclave to elect new pope (opens WMUR)

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    The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel as cardinals prepare for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor.

  2. KOB 4

    The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a papal conclave (opens KOB 4)

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    The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of its preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope after the death of Pope Francis. The date for the conclave has not yet been set, but it can only begin after a nine-day period of mourning.

  3. WHDH Boston

    The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for papal conclave - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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

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