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A look at the history of the Sistine Chapel, the site of the papal conclave
As the papal conclave is set to begin to elect a new pope, the eyes of the world are on the Sistine Chapel, which will hold ...
The Latest: No pope chosen as black smoke rises from Sistine Chapel
Black smoke was pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected on the first ballot of the conclave ...
Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected as conclave opens
Black smoke has poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected on the first ballot of the conclave ...
The conclave to elect a new pope officially begins as the door to the Sistine Chapel closes
VATICAN CITY (AP) — With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals on Wednesday ...
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass at Sistine Chapel
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel on Friday morning, just a day after being elected to replace ...
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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 ...
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A look at the history of the Sistine Chapel, the site of the papal conclave
Although, it was not always known by that name. Here is a look at the history of this historic religious site. The project of the Sistine Chapel began in 1473, when a previous building on the site ...
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A look at the history of the Sistine Chapel, the site of the papal conclave
The Sistine Chapel was used for the ceremonies of the papal court. Only the most important figures of Vatican City were allowed to participate in these ceremonies. Times have changed since then.