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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 ...
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White smoke pours out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that a new pope has been elected
White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church ...
Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating conclave hasn’t elected pope in first vote
With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals began the centuries-old ritual to ...
Sistine Chapel prepped for conclave as battle lines are drawn for future of Catholic Church
Red curtains are hung on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. The Sistine Chapel is furnished with tables, ballots, pens, and ...
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The Latest: Catholic cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel to elect new pope
VATICAN CITY (AP) — More than 130 Catholic cardinals on Wednesday began the secretive, centuries-old ritual to elect a ...
White smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling a new pope
White smoke pours from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church.
Why Does the Conclave Take Place in the Sistine Chapel?
The Sistine Chapel, a sacred room in the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City, is one of the most famous chapels in the world—and ...
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Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected as conclave opens
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Black smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday ... centuries-old ritual to choose a new leader of the Catholic Church. The cardinals participating in ...