Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, all eyes are on Vatican City as the Roman Catholic ... When that happens, white smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel's chimney.

What does white smoke coming out of the Vatican mean? White smoke coming out of the Vatican chimney means a new pope was selected and received enough votes during the Papal Conclave. For white ...

White smoke from the roof of the Sistine Chapel indicating the election of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as Roman Pontiff with the name of Pope Francis I in Vatican City on March 13, 2013.

Live updates: A new pope has been named: White smoke pours from Vatican. Watch: Video shows white smoke emerging from Sistine Chapel as Vatican roars with cheers ...