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White smoke has risen from the Sistine Chapel chimney. What does it mean?
All eyes were on the smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel on May 8 as 133 cardinals voted to select the successor to Pope ...
Black smoke vs. white smoke: What does each color mean during conclave?
At the end of each voting round, black smoke means a new pope has not yet to be selected, while white smoke indicates a new ...
Habemus Papam: What does the white smoke mean?
When that happens, white smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel's chimney. If the two-thirds majority is not reached, black smoke is emitted instead, signaling that the conclave will resume with further ...
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The smoke is white, and the Catholic world holds its breath
White smoke appeared atop the Sistine Chapel on Thursday (May 8), sending a signal that the cardinals gathered below had ...
Cardinals mull Pope Francis' replacement as Vatican preps for conclave, fireworks expert tests "holy smoke"
As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...
Vatican announces first U.S. pope: Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been elected the new pope and has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV.
PHOTOS: New pope elected on Day 2 of voting
White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church.
Reverend celebrates announcement of new pope
Theology student, the Rev. Edward Hauschild tears up on May 8 in Vatican City as white smoke signals a new pope has been ...