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.

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church’s most senior officials will meet to begin discussions on choosing ...

He says a prayer and then drops his twice-folded ... day until one candidate receives two-thirds of the vote. The black and white smoke that bellows from the Sistine Chapel during a conclave ...