KTVU

White smoke vs. black smoke: What it means for the pope

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at age 88 after complications from a stroke and heart failure. Cardinals under 80 will vote in a closed conclave at the Sistine Chapel to elect the next pope. Black ...
AOL

Why the conclave uses black and white smoke to indicate if there's a new pope

Black smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday and again Thursday morning indicated that a new pope had not yet been chosen to replace Pope Francis. Using smoke to communicate to the ...
The Nation Newspaper

New pope: How white smoke created confusion before final announcement

White smoke appeared to billow from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel yesterday afternoon – despite cardinals failing twice to reach a verdict on the new pontiff. It was a sign that drew faithful into ...
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Now That the Conclave Is Over, Here’s the Science Behind White and Black Smoke

With the recent election of a new pope, the eyes of the world once again turned to the rooftop of the Sistine Chapel. As white smoke billowed from the famous chimney, billions recognized the ...