Preparations for the conclave to select a new pope have accelerated with the installation of a chimney on the Sistine Chapel. This chimney will serve as a visual indicator of the election of a successor to Pope Francis. Vatican firefighters were observed on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, where the installation took place. The chimney is a critical component of the conclave process, as it will be used to release smoke signals to the public, indicating the outcome of the papal election.