Sistine chimney installed; conclave nears

Sunday, March 10, 2013

VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican on Saturday sought to quash speculation that divisions among cardinals could drag out the conclave to elect the new pope, while preparations for the vote plowed ahead with firefighters installing the Sistine Chapel chimney that will tell the world when a decision has been reached.

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