Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers took the body of the late ...

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In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.

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The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...

The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...

The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...

Black smoke means the election of a new pope was inconclusive. White smoke means a new pope has been selected.