Tradition holds that black smoke indicates the cardinals have not yet agreed on a new leader, while white smoke signals that a new Pope has been elected. But what kind of smoke is it exactly?

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Black smoke means no pope yet; white smoke signals a new pope has been chosen. VATICAN CITY - All eyes are on the copper chimney of the Sistine Chapel, following Pope Francis’ death on Easter ...