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Sistine Chapel to close ahead of conclave

USA TODAY on MSN · 2d

What to know about the Sistine Chapel, site of the conclave to pick a new pope

From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.

U.S. News & World Report · 3d

Sistine Chapel's Conclave Preparations Leave Tourists Shut Out

"Notice is hereby given that the Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public from Monday 28 April 2025 for the requirements of the Conclave," reads a terse statement on the Vatican Museums' website.

Just What Happens to the Sistine Chapel During a Papal Conclave?

The Sistine Chapel, a treasure trove of art and history, has temporarily closed its doors as the world anticipates the papal conclave. This article delves into the intriguing preparations and processes that transform the chapel into a sacred venue for electing a new pope.

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Secret 'Sistine Chapel' decked out with frescos in unlikely location

"Maine’s Sistine Chapel" or the South Solon Meeting House, in Waterville, Maine, is covered with 70-year-old fresco murals ...

11don MSN

Maine’s hidden ‘Sistine Chapel’ inspires artists with 70-year-old frescoes

The recent launch of a website dedicated to frescoes in a Maine meeting house has created a new surge of interest in the ...

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