Sistine Chapel to close ahead of conclave: Here's how it's preparing

How Will the Next Pope Be Elected? Papal Conclave 2025 | Pope Francis’ Funeral | Vatican | WATCH

As the world mourns Pope Francis, attention now turns to Vatican City's ancient traditions. The black and white smoke signals from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney will once again guide millions awaiting news of the next pope. Each puff tells a powerful story—black means no decision, white means a new pontiff has been chosen. This sacred ritual, deeply rooted in Catholic history, is the most visible symbol of a centuries-old conclave. Here’s how the symbolic smoke works and what it means in the selection of the next spiritual leader of the Catholic Church. #DonaldTrump #MelaniaTrump #PopeFrancisFuneral #TrumpNews #VaticanFuneral #WorldLeaders #USPolitics #Royals #SeatingSnub #HumiliatingMoment #FuneralSeating #InternationalProtocol #TrumpVsBiden #PopeFuneral #TrumpMelania #TrumpMocked #RoyalProtocol #BidenFuneralSeating #TrumpVaticanVisit #TrumpInternational Also Read How And Where Will Pope Francis Be Buried? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/how-and-where-will-pope-francis-be-buried-4130499.html?ref=DMDesc Cyril Ramaphosa Extends Condolences on the Passing of Pope Francis at Age 88 :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-african-president-ramaphosa-condolences-pope-francis-passing-011-4130473.html?ref=DMDesc Pope Francis: A 'Pro'-LGBTQ Progressive Pontiff Who Inspired Many While Unsettling Traditionalists :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/pope-francis-a-pro-lgbtq-progressive-pontiff-who-inspired-many-while-unsettling-traditionalists-4130129.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~ED.346~GR.122~

Next Pope After Francis? Vatican Eyes 45 Year Old Bychok or Asian Tagle Amid Historic Conclave

Pope Francis has died at age 88 after battling double pneumonia and other health complications. The Vatican confirmed his death and has begun the sacred transition process. A conclave of 137 cardinals under 80 will now vote in the Sistine Chapel to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church. Potential successors include Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Cardinal Luis Tagle, Cardinal Peter Turkson, and others. The world watches for the white smoke that will signal the next pope—marking a historic shift for 1.3 billion Catholics globally. #PopeFrancis #Vatican #PapalConclave #NextPope #CatholicChurch #BreakingNews #PopeDies #WhiteSmoke #SistineChapel #CardinalParolin #CardinalTagle #CardinalTurkson #CardinalErdo #PapalTransition #SaintPeter #RomeNews #ReligiousNews #ChurchLeadership #VaticanNews #PapalElection #HolySee #GlobalCatholicism #PopeSuccessor #PapalConclave2025 #FaithAndPolitics #CatholicWorld #FrancisLegacy #PapalFuneral #ChurchHistory #ChristianNews ~HT.408~