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The New York Times · 1d

Black Smoke, White Smoke: How the Vatican Tells the World There’s a New Pope

In a tradition that scholars date to the 19th century, smoke released from a chimney will be colored white if the cardinals have made a decision, or black if they remain deadlocked.

USA TODAY · 7h

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.

CBS News on MSN · 5h

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 will be sent up the chimney of the Sistine Chapel when that happens, to indicate a new pope has been chosen.

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Black smoke signals that cardinals still haven’t chosen a pope

Black smoke poured out of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday just before noon, signaling that the cardinals ...

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When does the 2025 conclave resume? Smoke times, full schedule for May 8

The first day of the conclave ended without a decision on the next pope. Here's what's next for the cardinal electors.

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Cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel to vote on a new pope after the first ballot fails

Cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel on Thursday to resume voting for a new pope after the first conclave ballot failed to ...

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