Preparations for the conclave to elect a new pope are underway, highlighted by the installation of the chimney on the Sistine Chapel. This chimney is used to signal the election results with smoke signaling the outcome. As cardinals arrive for discussions on the future direction of the Catholic Church, they consider immediate needs and the financial difficulties the Vatican faces. The late Pope Francis's legacy is central to these discussions, as opinions diverge on his impact and the direction of the Church moving forward.
The chimney installation marks a crucial step in preparations for the conclave, where cardinals will vote to elect a successor to Pope Francis.
If no pope is chosen, the ballots are mixed with chemicals to produce black smoke; a winner's ballots yield white smoke indicating the selection.
Cardinals are meeting to discuss the church's needs and the type of pope required amid a dire financial situation and pressing priorities post-Francis.
Pope Francis, who died at age 88, was a polarizing figure, celebrated for his compassion towards the marginalized but criticized for perceived confusion on key faith issues.
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