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Conclave: The chemistry behind the black and white smoke
This week, 133 cardinals have gathered in the Vatican to elect a new leader of the Catholic church. During their ...
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 ...
What does black and white smoke mean, and when can we expect the first conclave smoke?
But what does the smoke mean? What does the white and black smoke mean during the conclave? There are multiple voting rounds ...
Papal conclave 2025: What do the black and white smoke mean, and why does the Vatican announce the new pope this way?
Cardinals gather in secret after Pope Francis's burial to elect a new leader. The world watches for smoke from the Sistine ...
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