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Black smoke means the election of a new pope was inconclusive. White smoke means a new pope has been selected.

Modern science has stepped in to ensure the clarity of the signal, using specific chemical mixtures to produce unambiguous black or white smoke. This blend of tradition and technology allows the ...

And once the election process for a new pope begins, gatherers will turn upward each day, waiting for black or white smoke to fill the sky. Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21. He was 88 years ...

The famous ‘white smoke’ bellowing from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel signals the election of a new Pope. The tradition signals to the world that the conclave has reached a decision on who ...

And once the election process for a new pope begins, gatherers will turn upward each day, waiting for black or white smoke to fill the sky. Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21. He was 88 years ...