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Black smoke vs. white smoke: What does each mean during the papal 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 History Behind the Papal Smoke, Explained
The black and white smoke that emerges from the Sistine Chapel during a papal conclave is part of a longstanding tradition — ...
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 ...
Seagulls steal the show on papal conclave livestream. Viewers (and cats) love it.
Since livestream cameras went up early Wednesday morning, a handful of seagulls have hopped around the Sistine Chapel chimney ...
Pope Leo XIV live updates: Pope Leo addresses cardinals, explains papal name
The temporary chimney atop the Sistine Chapel released a plume of white smoke on Thursday evening local time, signaling that ...
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A New Pope is Elected After Catholic Cardinals Reportedly Consulted 'Conclave' Film Before Vote | THR News Video
Before Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the new Pope, Catholic cardinals reportedly consulted the 2024 film 'Conclave' ...