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What does the ‘white smoke’ mean? The history behind the signal that a new Pope has been elected
The famous ‘white smoke’ bellowing from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel signals the election of a new Pope. The tradition signals to the world that the conclave has reached a decision on who ...
And once the election process for a new pope begins, gatherers will turn upward each day, waiting for black or white smoke to fill the sky. Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21. He was 88 years ...
White smoke from the chapel’s chimney will signal that a new pope has been chosen. Black smoke will indicate inconclusive votes. Nearly 80% of the cardinals who will cast ballots were appointed ...
A gender reveal party sparked a rescue operation on Saturday after a pink flare was mistaken for a distress signal ... "going round in circles" and red smoke pouring into the air.
And once the election process for a new pope begins, gatherers will turn upward each day, waiting for black or white smoke to fill the sky. Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21. He was 88 years old ...
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