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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 ...
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 ...
White smoke appeared at the Vatican as of 12:09 p.m. Eastern Time, signifying the election of a new pope. Find coverage of ...
White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church ...
Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave ...
As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...
Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been elected the new pope and has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV.
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has been elected the 267th pope and has stepped onto the balcony of St.