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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 ...
A new pope’s first appearance on St. Peter’s balcony is rich with symbols − and Francis’ decision to rein in the pomp spoke volumes
From his new name to the title he uses to introduce himself, a pope’s first appearance involves symbolic choices that signal ...
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How Pope Francis’ legacy will influence the selection of the next pope
A group of 133 Catholic cardinals from 71 different countries are convening on Wednesday for a secretive conclave that will ...
Vatican firefighters install chimney on roof of the Sistine Chapel for papal election
Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine ...
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The Sistine Chapel: Renaissance gem dazzles clergy and laypeople alike
The Sistine Chapel has witnessed every papal election since 1492 with only five exceptions, and it is preparing to once again ...
Cardinals mull Pope Francis' replacement as Vatican preps for conclave, fireworks expert tests "holy smoke"
As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...
Vatican reveals the complex system that will signal a new pope
Stoves have been installed in the Sistine Chapel that will generate smoke, marking the progress of the conclave's mission to choose a new pope.
Next Pope Update: Four Frontrunners Emerge as Conclave Starts
As the conclave to elect the next pope begins Wednesday at the Vatican, four candidates have emerged as clear ...