Johnson also noted, "A stereotypical association of the colour of the smoke — white (positive) and black (negative) — lies behind the use of the two contrasting smoke colours." Over the years ...

Whether it is black — meaning the majority has not been reached — or white — meaning the new pope has been elected — is a matter of extreme importance to the billions of Catholics living ...

While this process is held in secrecy, the rest of the world is informed on the group's daily decisions by white or black-colored smoke funneled from the top of the Sistine Chapel. Black smoke ...

In a tradition that scholars date to the 19th century, smoke released from a chimney will be colored white if the cardinals have made a decision, or black if they remain deadlocked. By Elisabetta ...

Francis was elected on the fifth in 2013. Black smoke means voting is ongoing. White smoke means a new Pope has been chosen and accepted his role - Habemus Papam. News that a Pope has – or ...

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