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Vatican To Deactivate Cell Service During Conclave

A member of the clergy is seen using a mobile phone near the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in this file photo taken on 27 April, 205 in Rome, Italy. The Vatican today announced it is suspending all mobile cell services at the Vatican on the day of the Conclave on the 7th of May. The deactivation will not effect mobile signals on St Peter's square the Vatican said. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12338478
Date Taken	27 April 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto

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