Unusually late black smoke signal follows sermon with its own signals for conclave
Thursday, 8 May 2025 () The first all-important smoke signal of the conclave came unusually late, set against a rapidly darkening sky over the Vatican yesterday. Cardinals enclosed in the Sistine Chapel to elect the new pope cast their first ballot early evening on Wednesday, 7 May, while a massive crowd gathered outside of St. Peter’s Basilica to watch for
The Sistine Chapel doors have officially slammed shut, marking the solemn start of the 2025 Papal Conclave. Cardinals from around the globe are now locked in, tasked with electing the next pope under intense secrecy and tradition. As the world turns its eyes toward the Vatican, massive crowds have...
Vatican workers prepare and install a stove and chimney at the Sistine Chapel in preparation for the conclave which is to begin on Wednesday 7 May. Cardinals vote in secret in the chapel for a new pope..
As the Vatican prepares for the May 7 conclave to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis, a major milestone was reached with the installation of the Sistine Chapel chimney. Vatican..
As the world mourns Pope Francis, attention now turns to Vatican City's ancient traditions. The black and white smoke signals from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney will once again guide millions awaiting..
Thursday, 8 May 2025 ()
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