Coverage dated May 2, 2025

Stove where ballots will be burned during conclave to elect new pope is installed in Sistine Chapel

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The preparations are all leading up to the solemn pageantry of the start of the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis, who died April 21 at age 88.

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  1. Seattle Times

    Vatican workers install Sistine Chapel stove where ballots are burned during conclave to elect pope (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    Vatican workers have installed the simple stove in the Sistine Chapel where ballots will be burned during the upcoming conclave to elect a new pope.

  2. KAGS Bryan

    Stove where ballots will be burned during conclave to elect new pope is installed in Sistine Chapel (opens KAGS Bryan)

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    KAGS Bryan's feed description

    The preparations are all leading up to the solemn pageantry of the start of the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis, who died April 21 at age 88.

  3. CBS News

    Stove installed in Sistine Chapel where ballots will be burned during conclave to elect new pope (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The Holy See released a video Saturday of the preparations for the May 7 conclave after Pope Francis died on April 21.

  4. Breitbart News

    Vatican Installs Stove Where Ballots Are Burned During Conclave (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Vatican workers installed the simple stove in the Sistine Chapel where ballots will be burned during the conclave to elect a new pope.

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