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.<br /><br />Vatican firefighters were seen on the roof of the Sistine Chapel installing the chimney, a key moment in the preparation for the May 7 conclave. (Video courtesy of Associated Press)<br /><br />READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/5/2/vatican-firefighters-install-a-chimney-on-the-roof-of-the-sistine-chapel-for-the-papal-election<br /><br />Join this channel to get access to perks: <br />https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5664f6TkaeHgwBly50DWZQ/join <br /><br />Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin <br /><br />Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph <br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin <br />Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin <br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin <br />Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin <br /><br />#ManilaBulletinOnline <br />#ManilaBulletin <br />#LatestNews
