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Conclave: The chemistry behind the black and white smoke
This week, 133 cardinals have gathered in the Vatican to elect a new leader of the Catholic church. During their ...
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 ...
The Chemistry of the Papal Conclave’s Black and White Smoke
The Vatican’s cardinals gather in conclave today to begin electing the successor to the late Pope Francis—which means the ...
Black Smoke, White Smoke: How the Vatican Tells the World There’s a New Pope
In a tradition that scholars date to the 19th century, smoke released from a chimney will be colored white if the cardinals ...
White Smoke Meaning Explained: Understanding Papal Conclave's Chapel Signals
Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel's chimney on Wednesday, signaling that the College of Cardinals had not elected a pope.
What does black and white smoke mean, and when can we expect the first conclave smoke?
But what does the smoke mean? What does the white and black smoke mean during the conclave? There are multiple voting rounds ...
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