Vatican prepares for conclave: Historic chimney now in place atop the Sistine Chapel

[Michie]

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Vatican firefighters have installed the iconic chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, a key step ahead of the May 7 conclave to elect Pope Francis’s successor. Black smoke = no pope yet; white smoke = a new pope has been chosen. All eyes on the Vatican! #Conclave2025






3:53 AM · May 2, 2025
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[Michie]

Vatican firefighters were seen on the roof of the Sistine Chapel installing the chimney, a key moment in the preparation for the May 7 conclave.

https://apnews.com/article/vatican-conclave-chimney-97dd5a6cb24294c85e48a933bf4e67b4