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.

The best time to be in St. Peter's Square to see the smoke is just after 7 p.m. the first day of the conclave, May 7; and on ...

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responded to a question about the growing list of countries that have issued new ...

The cardinals who enter the Sistine Chapel May 7 to elect a new pope use smoke signals to communicate with the outside world.

The famous ‘white smoke’ bellowing from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel signals the election of a new Pope. The tradition signals to the world that the conclave has reached a decision on who ...

And once the election process for a new pope begins, gatherers will turn upward each day, waiting for black or white smoke to fill the sky. Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21. He was 88 years ...

White smoke from the chapel’s chimney will signal that a new pope has been chosen. Black smoke will indicate inconclusive votes. Nearly 80% of the cardinals who will cast ballots were appointed ...