Sistine Chapel prepared to host Cardinals for Papal Conclave in Vatican

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MAY 6: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT - 'VATICAN MEDIA / HANDOUT' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) A view from the Sistine Chapel, specially arranged ahead of the Papal Conclave to elect the new pope as voting desks for the 133 cardinals have been placed beneath Michelangelo's iconic frescoes, while Vatican preparations continue for the secretive election process in Vatican City, Vatican on May 06, 2025. Images released by the Vatican show the installation of seating for the cardinals, the chimney that will emit smoke to signal the outcome of the vote, and the placement of papal vestments in the "Room of Tears," where the newly elected pope will change into his official garments. (Photo by Vatican Media/Anadolu via Getty Images)