Stove to burn conclave ballots for new pope installed in Sistine Chapel

Preparations Underway For Historic 2025 Papal Conclave As 133 Cardinals Ready To Elect Next Pope

The 2025 papal conclave will be the largest in Catholic Church history, with 133 cardinals set to elect the successor to Pope Francis. Surpassing the previous record of 115 electors in 2013, this unprecedented gathering breaks past limits set by St. John Paul II. The vote begins May 7 in the Sistine Chapel. Cardinals from 71 countries will cast their ballots in secrecy, requiring a two-thirds majority—at least 89 votes—to select the 266th pope. This conclave marks a historic and globally diverse milestone for the Church’s future leadership. #PopeElection2025 #PapalConclave #CatholicChurch #VaticanNews #PopeFrancis #SistineChapel #CardinalsVote #NewPope #HistoricConclave #PapalHistory #ChurchLeadership #GlobalCatholicism #Vatican2025 #CatholicTradition #PopeSuccessor #RomeNews #ConclaveBegins #HolySee #BreakingVatican #ReligiousNews

Vatican Prepares for May 7 Conclave| Vatican Firefighters Install Sistine Chapel Chimney

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 firefighters mounted the symbolic chimney on Friday — the structure through which black or white smoke will signal the outcome of the secret papal vote. Cardinals from around the world, including those over 80 who cannot vote, have gathered for pre-conclave discussions addressing the Church's future, internal reforms, and the legacy of Francis’ transformative papacy. All eyes now turn to the Sistine Chapel, where tradition and suspense converge in a centuries-old ritual of choosing the next leader of the Catholic Church. #PapalConclave2025 #ConclaveLive #VaticanConclave #NewPope2025 #PapalElection #SistineChapelConclave #BlackSmokeWhiteSmoke #PopeElection2025 #PapalSuccession #ConclaveExplained #PapalCandidates #PapalLegacy #VaticanNews #ConclaveUpdates #Pope2025 Also Read Pope finds compatible clergy in Global South :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/pope-finds-compatible-clergy-in-global-south-3453599.html?ref=DMDesc With a confluence of two events under one roof, India to host over 50 political, economic leaders :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/with-a-confluence-of-two-events-under-one-roof-india-to-host-over-50-political-economic-leaders-3430539.html?ref=DMDesc IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to inaugurate 3rd edition of NIC Tech Conclave in New Delhi :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/it-minister-ashwini-vaishnaw-to-inaugurate-3rd-edition-of-nic-tech-conclave-in-new-delhi-3378452.html?ref=DMDesc