Installed on Sistine Chapel Roof: The Conclave Chimney Positioned

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Picking a New Pope: The Race to the Vatican Throne

The infamous smoke-emitting chimney perched atop the Sistine Chapel is back in business, bathing Rome in anticipation as the eagerly awaited Roman Catholic conclave is set to commence on April 24. The vacancy at St. Peter's throne was created by the demise of His Holiness, Pope Francis, on Easter Monday, at the ripe age of 88.

The Vatican has confirmed that the chimney, which functions in tandem with two stoves - a historic cast-iron one from 1939, burning ballots, and a modern one from 2005, responsible for the smoke signals - is operational and in tip-top shape. The color of the smoke will dictate the message: black smoke suggests no decision yet, whereas white smoke, accompanied by the melodious ringing of St. Peter's bells, will herald the election of a new pope.

In the lead-up to the conclave, the cardinals have been engrossed in informal discussions, with Salvadoran Cardinal Gregorio Rosa Chávez anticipating a swift decision, as he's past the voting age.

Who's the Favorite to Land the Tiara?

The papabili, or potential contenders, include several high-profile cardinals. Vatican Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, and Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, who recently gained internet fame for singing "Imagine," sit atop the leaderboard.

Cardinal Tagle's popularity and extensive church experience have placed him as a strong contender, evidenced by his current role as the Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples at the Vatican.

Other competition comes from diverse continents, mirroring Pope Francis's decentralization efforts. Among them, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, the Archbishop of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, stands out, representing the growing Catholic population in Africa.

Cardinal Mario Grech, a Maltese cardinal renowned for his progressive views, could also potentially win the vote, appealing to those desiring continuity with Pope Francis's policies.

Meanwhile, Cardinal Peter Erdo, Archbishop of Budapest, Hungary, and a traditionalist with outreach to Orthodox Christians, might serve as a unifying force, given his balanced stance on migration.

The Cardinals' Weighted Vote

Bearing the enormous responsibility of electing the 266^{th} pope, the cardinals have their work cut out for them. To secure the title, their chosen candidate must earn a two-thirds majority—89 votes. Ensuring unity in divisive times, the cardinals will no doubt face a challenging, yet exciting, task ahead.

Sources: 1) Associated Press, 2) Reuters.

A young cardinal from Osoro, who has gained attention for his progressive views, could be a surprise contender for the papacy, mirroring the diverse continents from which other potential popes hail.
The 2005 modern stove inside the Vatican chimney, responsible for the smoke signals that will announce the election of the newest pope, is operational and ready for the upcoming conclave.
Cardinal Peter Erdo, a traditionalist cardinal with a balanced stance on migration and outreach to Orthodox Christians, could serve as a unifying figure in the general-news politics surrounding the election of the 266th pope.