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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 pope has been chosen.

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The Real Meaning Behind the Smoke Colors at Conclave

The chimney smoke from the Sistine Chapel is the most watched signal during conclave, which started on May 7. Only two colors matter: black and white. Each has a clear message for crowds in St. Peter’s Square as well as for viewers around the world on television,

CBS News on MSN · 10h

The conclave's black and white smoke indicates if there's a new pope. Here's why the tradition exists.

Here's how the conclave creates black and white smoke and why the Catholic Church began using them to signal whether a new pope has been elected.

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What do the robe colors mean at the Vatican conclave?

At the final Mass at the Vatican Wednesday before the secretive conclave process officially kicked off, a sea of red and ...

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How Long Will the Vikings Keep People Waiting For 'Purple Smoke' On J.J. McCarthy?

As a lifelong Catholic and devout Minnesota Vikings follower, it’s interesting to see the world suddenly become so invested ...

Who wears purple in the Catholic church?

While the cardinals are known to wear their scarlet red attire, some individuals involved in conclave proceedings were seen ...

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How smoke works during a conclave

After every round of voting during a conclave, the ballots are burned with chemicals in a process that enables the cardinals in the Sistine Chapel to communicate with the outside world. Ballots from ...

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