With the 2025 conclave set to start next week, here's a few facts and drama to know about the centuries old ritual.

The Vatican is finalizing preparations for the May 7 conclave, with firefighters on Friday installing a chimney on the roof ...

Vatican firefighters were seen on the roof of Sistine Chapel installing the chimney, a key moment in the preparation for the ...

The papal smoke signals are ready. Vatican workers on Friday hoisted a chimney onto the roof of the Sistine Chapel, which ...

Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine ...

From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.

Ahead of the May 7 papal conclave, workers installed a chimney at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. The conclaves famously ...

The College of Cardinals will begin the secretive voting process of choosing a new pope on Wednesday, May 7, and FOX 5 NY will have a 24/7 LIVE look at the Sistine Chapel.

The Sistine Chapel has closed to the public so it can be prepared for the conclave, a gathering of cardinals who will elect ...

A chimney was seen being installed on the Sistine Chapel as the Vatican prepared for the conclave to select the new pope. The ...

White smoke from the simple, skinny copper pipe placed by Vatican firefighters will signal the selection of a new Pope.