Pope Francis rents out Sistine Chapel for concert

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Friday, October 17, 2014
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VATICAN CITY (KGO) -- In a bold move, Pope Francis rented out the Sistine Chapel for the first time.

On Friday, a concert will be performed amid the chapel's splendor.

It will be attended by a select group of tourists as part of a tour of Italy organized by Porsche.

Proceeds will go to the charities working with the poor and homeless.

Coincidentally, the Vatican also announced it will limit the number of visitors inside the chapel to prevent damage to the frescoes.