Smoke is coming: See workers installing chimney on Sistine Chapel before conclave
With the funeral of Pope Francis now behind us, officials at the Vatican are getting ready for the conclave, which will ultimately choose the new pope.
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.
Beginning on May 7, cardinals will gather to choose a new Pope, with black smoke being the sign of no decision and white smoke showing that a new pope has been elected.
According to Reuters, the rust-colored pipe now attached to the Sistine Chapel can be seen from St. Peter’s Square, where crowds are expected to gather during the conclave to see if the smoke is black or white.
See workers install the chimney
Contributing: Reuters
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