
The Vatican is busy with preparations for the gathering of cardinals that will decide the future of the Catholic church.
Members of the Vatican Fire Brigade install the chimney on the top of the Sistine chapel which will emit smoke as cardinals vote for a new pope on March 9, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican.
The Sistine Chapel has been fitted with a chimney by firefighters, as the Vatican gears up for the Tuesday conclave that will decide the next pope.
Roman Catholic cardinals are streaming into the Vatican as they prepare to elect the next leader of the church.