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vatican city, VATICAN CITY · May 2, 2025
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BGUK_3225006_001
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May 2, 2025
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From set #3225006Italian Firefighters install chimney on Sistine Chapel roof while waiting for Conclave to begin · 1 asset in this set
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BGUK_3225006 - Ahead of the papal conclave set to begin on May 7, 2025, Vatican firefighters have installed the traditional chimney atop the Sistine Chapel. This chimney will emit black smoke if no pope is elected and white smoke once a new pontiff is chosen, signalling the outcome to the public.
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vatican city, VATICAN CITY