All eyes will be on the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday to see if black or white smoke emerges on the first day of the conclave to choose the next pope. With the world’s media watching on, a seagull managed to take a prime viewing spot on the chapel’s roof, a chick was also in shot.
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Seagull takes prime Vatican perching spot on Sistine Chapel chimney ahead of conclave

All eyes will be on the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday to see if black or white smoke emerges on the first day of the conclave to choose the next pope. With the world’s media watching on, a seagull managed to take a prime viewing spot on the chapel’s roof, a chick was also in shot.
 
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