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What does black and white smoke mean, and when can we expect the first conclave smoke?
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 ...
2025 conclave Day 2 brings more black smoke, as cardinals continue voting to pick a new pope at Vatican
A new pope will be selected when a candidate gets a two-thirds-plus-one majority vote by the cardinal electors. White smoke ...
Cardinals hold fourth new pope vote as crowds watch for smoke
The next vote will take place at about 17:30 (16:30 BST) - no smoke will signal no decision has been reached, white smoke ...
With ceremony and secrecy, the conclave for a new pope is about to begin
As the conclave gets underway, eyes are searching for the billowing white smoke that signals Habemus Papam: “We have a pope.” ...