VATICAN CITY — Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine Chapel that will signal the election of a successor to Pope Francis.

After the conclave begins ballots will be burned to indicate the outcome to the outside world — black for no decision, white for a new pope.{ai:summary}Preparations for the papal conclave are underway with the installation of the chimney at the Sistine Chapel, which will indicate the election of a new pope following Pope Francis. The process is moving forward as the Vatican gears up for this significant event. #religion

Vatican installs chimney on roof of Sistine Chapel for papal election

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