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.
Key Points
- Chimney installed on roof of Sistine Chapel for papal conclave
- Black smoke indicates new round of voting, white smoke signals new pope
- Tradition of using smoke signals to communicate papal election results
Pros
- Efficient way to communicate papal election results
- Maintains tradition of using smoke signals
Cons
- Process relies on outdated communication method