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Chimney installed on Sistine Chapel's roof ahead of conclave to pick Pope Francis' successor

The Vatican is finalizing preparations for the May 7 conclave, with firefighters on Friday installing a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel.

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Smoke is coming: See workers installing chimney on Sistine Chapel before conclave

On Friday morning, May 2, Vatican workers were seen hoisting a chimney onto the roof at the Sistine Chapel, according to photos and video taken by Reuters. The chimney will soon be used to display the smoke from burnt ballots during the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor.

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Vatican firefighters install chimney ahead of Conclave to elect new pope

Striking new images show Vatican firefighters installing a chimney at the Sistine Chapel for the Conclave next week.

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How long was the longest conclave and more facts as cardinals prepare to elect a pope

With the 2025 conclave set to start next week, here's a few facts and drama to know about the centuries old ritual.

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Chimney installed on Sistine Chapel for papal conclave

A chimney was seen being installed on the Sistine Chapel as the Vatican prepared for the conclave to select the new pope. The ...

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What Happens During a Conclave? Cardinal Timothy Dolan Shares Behind-the-Scenes

The meeting of the College of Cardinals, where the next head of the Catholic Church will be selected, is scheduled to take ...

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Who are the front runners to be next pope?

The Vatican prepared for the conclave to pick the next pope with the installation of a Sistine Chapel chimney. ABC News' Ines de La Cuetara takes a look at the front runners.

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