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Tradition holds that black smoke indicates the cardinals have not yet agreed on a new leader, while white smoke signals that a new pope has been elected. But what kind of smoke is it exactly?

White smoke is coming from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel after a new pope has been elected by the cardinal electors on the second day of the conclave. On May 8th, 2025 in Vatican City ...

Since 1914, white smoke has indicated the election of a new pope. A stereotypical association of the colour of the smoke – white (positive) and black (negative) – lies behind the use of the ...

White smoke rises from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel. (Reuters) White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday and the bells of St. Peter’s rang out, signalling that cardinals have ...

White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday and the bells of St. Peter's rang out, signalling that cardinals have elected a new pope to succeed Pope Francis and take charge of the Roman ...

The Vatican has announced that a new pope has been elected after white smoke emerged from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel on Thursday. The election, which took place on the second day of ...

Vatican City is abuzz as white smoke billows from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new Pope after two unsuccessful ballots. A cardinal will soon announce 'Habemus Papam!' ...

VATICAN CITY — White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, signalling that cardinals locked inside have elected a new leader for the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.

Black smoke means a new pope has not been elected. White smoke means there is a new pope. So where does this tradition come from – and how do they achieve the different coloured smoke?

White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, signalling that cardinals locked inside have elected a new leader for the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Thousands of pilgrims ...