The Vatican's Sistine Chapel has been set up to host 133 Cardinal electors for the upcoming conclave to elect the 267th Pope. On Friday, the Vatican's fire brigade was seen atop the Sistine Chapel's roof installing the chimney that will emit black smoke if at least 89 Cardinals

📌La #CappellaSistina si prepara per il #Conclave che inizia il 7 maggio. Ecco alcune immagini distribuite da Vatican Media dell'installazione della stufa e del comignolo, da cui si vedrà la fumata, bianca o nera, dopo gli scrutini delle schede votate dai #cardinali 🎥⬇️

Possible papal names: Besides the obvious speculation on the next pope, many in Rome are wondering what name he will choose. Here a few that may be likely, along with some possible implications. The next pope may choose something new, or his choice may be out of devotion to a

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One-fourth of the electors in this conclave are members of religious orders. johnthavis.com/post/religious…

List of roads closed and security checkpoints around Saint Peter's basilica during the Conclave.

Rome is set to open the new Metro C subway station at the Colosseum in the coming months.

Beautiful and solemn moment in Saint Peter's square earlier. Now the doors have closed for the Conclave to elect the next pope.

My profile of Cardinal Robert Prevost -- now Pope Leo XIV -- for NCR last week: ncronline.org/vatican/vatica…

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Swimming along the river Tiber could become the newest way to experience the Eternal City, under plans launched by Rome's mayor. wantedinrome.com/news/rome-mayo…

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