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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.

What Time Does Conclave Start? When Will We Likely See Black Or White Smoke

Conclave begins today to elect Pope Francis’s successor. Here’s what time to watch for black or white smoke, how the process works, and where to stream it live.

What does black smoke mean for pope? When is the next vote for pope

Cardinals began the papal conclave at the Vatican's Sistine Chapel to select a new pope after the death of Pope Francis. What does black smoke mean?

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Black smoke signals no pope elected in morning conclave votes

Black smoke appeared from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on Thursday, signalling that cardinals meeting in ...

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Black smoke emerges in St Peter's Square, indicating no decision on new pope

The next vote will take place at approximately 17:30 (16:30 BST) - black smoke signals no decision has been reached, white ...

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Papal conclave 2025 live updates: Black smoke wafts out of Sistine Chapel chimney early Thursday

Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave ...

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The History Behind the Papal Smoke, Explained

The black and white smoke that emerges from the Sistine Chapel during a papal conclave is part of a longstanding tradition — ...

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