Workers have been busy in the Vatican over the weekend, preparing the Sistine Chapel for the Papal Conclave later in the week.
The marble mosaic floors of the Chapel were being covered, piping was being brought in, and the chimney was being installed on the roof.
The Chapel has been closed to the public ahead of the conclave so work can begin preparing it for the Conclave.
The new floors and a few ramps, set on top of mini scaffolding, will eliminate most steps and make the chapel more accessible for the cardinals.
Rows of tables and chairs will be added along the north and south walls so that the cardinals face each other. The tables closest to the walls will be raised slightly so that the cardinals in the back have a clear view.
Two stoves were also installed. One will burn the ballots of the cardinals while the other will burn chemicals to create the black or white smoke to let the public know when a new Pope has been elected.
The Sistine Chapel has been the permanent setting for conclaves since 1878 however the first recorded papal election took place there in 1492.
The Sistine Chapel is the chapel for the Apostolic Palace, the pope's official residence in Vatican City. It was built between 1473 and 1481.
The Papal Conclave will begin on May 7.