Sistine Chapel chimney installed by Vatican fire corps ahead of conclave

Published May 2, 2025 2:36pm ET



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

The fire corps erected the ventilation pipe on Friday in preparation for the first round of votes in the papal election, which will begin on Wednesday.

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