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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
So you saw ‘Conclave’ the movie. Here’s what it got right – and wrong – about real-life conclaves
Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following the ...
Is ‘Conclave’ streaming? How to watch the Oscar-winning film
“Conclave” became available to stream on Prime Video on April 22, the day after the Vatican announced Francis’ death. The ...
Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible candidates
He who enters the conclave as pope, leaves it as a cardinal.” In other words, any candidate seen as the frontrunner before the voting begins should be treated with caution, and no cardinal should go ...