A special chimney installed atop the Sistine Chapel to announce the election of a new Pope. Traditionally, ballots used by the College of Cardinals to elect a new pope are burned in the stoves, Black smoke means voting has not yielded a result while white smoke means the new pope has been chosen.11.03.2013#1407671
Scukptures atop St Peter's Cathedral in Vatican. church, religion, catholicism, enclave state11.03.2013#1407670
Statues of the colonnade atop St Peter's Cathedral in Vatican. church, religion, catholicism, enclave state11.03.2013#1407456
A view of the square and St Peter's Cathedral in Vatican. church, religion, dome catholicism, enclave state11.03.2013#1407452
A nun peeps through a door in one of the buildings near St Peter's Cathedral in Vatican.11.03.2013#1407448