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Preparations for Papal Conclave Continue with Installation of Key Equipment

Vatican prepares for conclave with a new stove and chimney for smoke signals as cardinals discuss the future of the Church.

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The preparations are underway as the cardinals meet privately in more informal sessions to discuss the needs of the Catholic Church going forward and the type of pope who can lead it.
Workers install Sistine Chapel stove where ballots are burned during papal conclave
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Speculation about a papal candidate’s health is a mainstay of conclave politics and maneuvering, as various factions try to torpedo or boost certain candidates.
Vatican workers install Sistine Chapel stove where ballots are burned during conclave to elect pope
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The preparations are underway as the cardinals meet privately in more informal sessions to discuss the needs of the Catholic Church going forward and the type of pope who can lead it.
Vatican Workers Install Sistine Chapel Stove Where Ballots Are Burned During Conclave to Elect Pope
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Updated: May 3rd, 2025, 6:22 AM ET

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As the May 7 conclave approaches, Vatican workers installed a stove for burning ballots and a chimney for signaling the election of the new pope. This follows the recent death of Pope Francis, propelling discussions among the 133 cardinals focused on the Church's future. The process includes a Mass at St. Peter's Basilica, after which cardinals will cast votes in the Sistine Chapel. Reports around candidate health, including Cardinal Parolin, and participation are intensifying, shaping the conclave's dynamics. If no candidate receives two-thirds support, black smoke will signify no election.

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Preparations for the conclave are in full swing, as the chimney signaling the election of a successor to Pope Francis has been installed in the Sistine Chapel.
With 133 cardinals expected to participate, discussions are becoming increasingly informal as they consider the challenges faced during Francis' papacy and the future direction of the Catholic Church.

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