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Sistine Chapel, chimney and papal smoke

Workers install Sistine Chapel stove where ballots are burned during papal conclave

Vatican workers have installed the simple stove in the Sistine Chapel where ballots will be burned during the upcoming conclave to elect a new pope

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Sistine Chapel chimney installed ahead of papal conclave

Vatican firefighters fitted the Sistine Chapel chimney in place ahead of the election of Pope Francis’ successor. White smoke will signify when a new pontiff has been chosen.

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Conclave smoke signals ready: Vatican installs chimney over Sistine Chapel

The papal smoke signals are ready. Vatican workers on Friday hoisted a chimney onto the roof of the Sistine Chapel, which will be used in burning the ballots for the conclave that will elect a successor to Pope Francis.

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Just What Happens to the Sistine Chapel During a Papal Conclave?

The Sistine Chapel has closed to the public so it can be prepared for the conclave, a gathering of cardinals who will elect ...

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What to know about the Sistine Chapel, site of the conclave to pick a new pope

Besides being the pope's main chapel, the Sistine Chapel has been the site of the conclave, the election that selects a new pope when there is a vacancy. About 135 cardinals will gather in ...

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