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The church that copied the Sistine Chapel ceiling
Within the unassuming exterior of English Martyrs Catholic Church in Goring-by-Sea is a scale replica of the Sistine Chapel's ...
The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a papal conclave
The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of its preparations for the the conclave to elect the next ...
When is the Sistine Chapel closed? What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francis’ death
Tourists who have booked to visit Rome in the coming weeks will experience the city during a rare historical moment. ...
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Papal conclave to take place in majestic Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel was first used for a conclave after the death of Sixtus IV in 1484. A number of conclaves have been held elsewhere, including several in the 19th century at the Quirinale Palace ...
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How do Catholics name the next pope? A look inside the conclave process
The conclave process begins with a special morning mass before 120 cardinals convene inside the Sistine Chapel, according to Business Insider. No more than 120 cardinals can gather for the ...
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The church that copied the Sistine Chapel ceiling
Within the unassuming exterior of English Martyrs Catholic Church in Goring-by-Sea is a scale replica of the Sistine Chapel's ceiling. The replica roof was created in proportion to the 16th ...
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When is the Sistine Chapel closed? What to know about visiting Rome following Pope Francis’ death
The Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public while it is used for voting on the new pope - a process that will see the famous room closed for at least a week. Crowds and queues around the ...