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USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

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 pope has been chosen.

The New York Times · 2d

Black Smoke, White Smoke: How the Vatican Tells the World There’s a New Pope

In a tradition that scholars date to the 19th century, smoke released from a chimney will be colored white if the cardinals have made a decision, or black if they remain deadlocked.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

2025 conclave Day 2 brings more black smoke, as cardinals continue voting to pick a new pope at Vatican

A new pope will be selected when a candidate gets a two-thirds-plus-one majority vote by the cardinal electors. White smoke will be sent up the chimney of the Sistine Chapel when that happens, to indicate a new pope has been chosen.

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Black smoke billows over Vatican on first day of conclave

Crowds in St. Peter’s Square learned the first secret vote of the papal conclave did not select a new pope on May 7 with the ...

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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.

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