Beginning on May 7, cardinals will gather to choose a new Pope, with black smoke being the sign of no decision and white ...

Vatican firefighters fitted the Sistine Chapel chimney in place ahead of the election of Pope Francis’ successor. White smoke ...

The Corps of Firefighters of the Vatican City State installed the ceremonial chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel ahead ...

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

Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine ...

After the start of next week's conclave to choose the next pope, the chimney will indicate whether a pope has been elected ...

Vatican staff installed a chimney on the Sistine Chapel ahead of the May 7 conclave, where cardinals will elect a new pope to ...

From floor tiles that block cellphone signals to a new chimney, here's how the Vatican keeps information inside the chapel ...

While the conclave might not be as dramatic as the 2024 thriller, there is sure to be plenty of suspense and mystery shrouding the tradition.

The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope after ...

It is one of the wonders of the world, attracting millions of visitors every year. But those now in Rome hoping to admire the ...

White smoke from the simple, skinny copper pipe placed by Vatican firefighters will signal the selection of a new Pope.