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I visited the Vatican City and was surprised by one rule
The Vatican is attracting visitors from all over the world for Pope Francis's funeral but there is one surprising rule every ...
Did JD Vance flout Vatican rules by getting photographed in the Sistine Chapel?
US Vice President JD Vance’s Vatican visit has made headlines, especially as he was one of the last foreign leaders to meet ...
Papal conclave to take place in majestic Sistine Chapel
Following the death of Pope Francis, the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church will gather at some point next month to elect ...
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Word of the Week: The papal 'conclave' is secretive. The word's origin explains why
The word itself predates Christianity, but the conclave with its secretive deliberations and ancient trappings still captures ...
What are the church’s rites for the death of a pope and the election of a new one?
The death of a pope triggers a centuries-old ritual to elect a new one. It involves sacred oaths, the piercing of ballots ...
Who Chooses the Next Pope—and Who Chose Them?
Understanding the politics of the cardinals—and how Francis may have influenced the election of his successor.
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Photo of J.D. Vance Inside Sistine Chapel Sparks Backlash. Did He Break Vatican Protocol?
According to Vatican Museums’ official website, “it is forbidden to take photographs or films with any type of electronic equipment” inside the Sistine Chapel Simona Granati - Corbis/Corbis ...
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 ...