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Cardinals mull Pope Francis' replacement as Vatican preps for conclave, fireworks expert tests "holy smoke"
As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...
Custom fireworks and standby firefighters: How the Vatican makes its smoke signal
Experts say the process requires "two custom fireworks", smoke test rehearsals and Vatican firefighters on standby.
Ahead of the conclave, Vatican staff must vow secrecy under threat of excommunication
The oath-taking is being held in the Pauline Chapel at the Vatican for all those assigned to the upcoming conclave. They ...
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Vatican firefighters install chimney on roof of Sistine Chapel for papal election
Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine ...
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How, where and when to watch for white smoke at the conclave
For smoke watchers, the best time to view the smoke on May 7, the conclave's first day, is just after 7 p.m. (10 a.m. PDT, 1 ...