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The Sistine Chapel is hosting its 26th conclave

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I.Media - published on 05/07/25
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The 15th-century chapel has been the venue for many of the conclaves held since its construction, but only became the official site in 1996.

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The world has its eyes fixed on the Sistine Chapel. The 133 cardinal electors have entered in procession and taken an oath to open the conclave that will elect the successor to Pope Francis. On May 6, the director of the Vatican Museums, Barbara Jatta, looked back on the history of the Sistine Chapel during a conference organized by the Holy See Press Office.

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