Vatican Firefighters Prepare Sistine Chapel Chimney for Election of Pope Francis' Successor

Vatican firefighters prepare Sistine Chapel chimney for election of new Pope Francis successor on May 2, 2025.

Installation of Chimney on Sistine Chapel Roof for Papal Conclave

The chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel was installed ahead of the conclave to select the next pope. Cardinals will use the chimney to communicate the election results to the world.

Papal Conclave to Choose Successor to Pope Francis

Pope Francis was laid to rest in a funeral ceremony and the College of Cardinals will convene their conclave to choose his successor. We speak to a cardinal attending his first papal conclave and explore the Sistine Chapel famous for its Michelangelo frescos.

Pope Francis' Funeral and Conclave to Select Next Pope

Fox News reports on the upcoming conclave to select the next pope following the death of Pope Francis. The conclave will begin on May 7, and the Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public for the event.

Conclave to Elect New Pope

The conclave to elect a new Pope to succeed the late Pope Francis will commence on Wednesday, May 7 in the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican City. Only cardinals under 80 are eligible to vote, with no communication allowed with the outside world during the process. The term 'conclave' comes from the Latin phrase 'cum clave,' meaning 'with a key.'