The Vatican fire brigade has put up the chimney stack, which will announce the election of the new Pope.

The Vatican fire brigade has put up the chimney stack, which will announce the election of the new Pope.

The Cardinals will gather in the Sistine Chapel on May 7 to begin the conclave to select the next Pope.

Twice a day, in the morning (except on May 7) and in the evening, smoke will emerge from the chimney - black if no Pope has been elected and white if at least 89 Cardinals have agreed on who will lead the Catholic Church.

Vatican News