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The science behind Sistine Chapel smoke signals
What is the science behind the smoke signals on the Sistine Chapel to announce if a new pope has been elected?
White smoke at the Vatican indicates election of new pope
White smoke has emerged from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, signaling that a new pope has been chosen ...
Habemus Papam: What does the white smoke mean?
But what does the smoke mean? What does the white smoke mean during the conclave? There are multiple voting rounds during a ...
Moments before the white smoke, seagulls were stealing the show during papal conclave
Since livestream cameras went up early Wednesday morning, a handful of seagulls have hopped around the Sistine Chapel chimney ...
White smoke signals a new pope has been selected: First pope in history of the Catholic Church from United States will take the name Leo XIV
White smoke was pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney at the Vatican, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the ...
Papal conclave 2025 live updates: Conclave elects a new pope as white smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel
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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Vatican sparks major confusion after white smoke appears moments after different signal
However, what confused people is that white smoke was seen shortly before noon, with black smoke showing again shortly ...
When does the 2025 conclave resume? Smoke times, full schedule for May 8
The first day of the conclave ended without a decision on the next pope. Here's what's next for the cardinal electors.