Vatican workers fixed a chimney on the Sistine Chapel roof Friday ahead of the papal election. The chapel will host 133 church leaders who must pick a new pope. Black smoke means no decision, white smoke signals they chose someone.
Cardinals start the day with special prayers at St Peter's on Tuesday morning. Later that afternoon, they walk from the Pauline Chapel to the Sistine Chapel to vote. Each person promises to keep everything secret during the selection process.
After everyone takes their oath, all helpers must leave the room. The final person to speak advises before the voting starts. Cardinals vote up to four times daily until someone gets at least 89 votes to become pope.
The Vatican banned phones inside the chapel during the election. Security teams checked for hidden listening devices throughout the building, and guards watched all entrances carefully. The voting group came from 71 different countries, with most members from Italy, America, and Brazil.
Cardinals start the day with special prayers at St Peter's on Tuesday morning. Later that afternoon, they walk from the Pauline Chapel to the Sistine Chapel to vote. Each person promises to keep everything secret during the selection process.
After everyone takes their oath, all helpers must leave the room. The final person to speak advises before the voting starts. Cardinals vote up to four times daily until someone gets at least 89 votes to become pope.
The Vatican banned phones inside the chapel during the election. Security teams checked for hidden listening devices throughout the building, and guards watched all entrances carefully. The voting group came from 71 different countries, with most members from Italy, America, and Brazil.
