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The New York Times22d
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. By Elisabetta ...
People21d
The History Behind the Papal Smoke, Explained
Black smoke (fumata nera) means the voting cardinals did not come to a two-thirds consensus. White smoke (fumata bianca), on the other hand, means a new pope has been elected. What Is a 'Conclave ...
The Conversation21d
Conclave: the chemistry behind the black and white smoke
During their deliberations, the only indications of their progress are the regular plumes of smoke wafting from a freshly installed chimney perched on the roof of the Sistine Chapel. Tradition ...
USA Today22d
Explosion and smoke seen from oil refinery in Tuscaloosa, Alabama: Reports
Various local news sources in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, are reporting that an explosion has left smoke billowing from a local oil refinery. According to WBRC, Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue confirmed that an ...
app.com21d
Habemus Papam: What does the white smoke mean?
Outside the conclave, people can only see the smoke rising from the chapel's chimney — the sole form of communication between the conclave and the outside world. There are multiple voting rounds ...
USA Today21d
Video shows white smoke emerging from Sistine Chapel as Vatican roars with cheers: Watch
A new pope has been chosen, indicated by white smoke that bellowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Thursday afternoon. Soon, the new pontiff will be introduced to the world. The white smoke ...
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What does black and white smoke mean, and when can we expect the first conclave smoke?
Outside the conclave, people can only see the smoke rising from the chapel's chimney — the sole form of communication between the conclave and the outside world. There are multiple voting rounds ...
Fox News20d
White smoke over Sistine Chapel as new pope chosen
White smoke was witnessed emerging from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, in a direct signal that a new pope has already been elected. The name of the pope has yet to be announced by ...
People2d
Valerie Bertinelli Recalls Eddie Van Halen and Her Late Mother's 'Complicated Relationship'
The celebrity chef posted of photo of her ex-husband, Eddie Van Halen, and her mother, Nancy, on Monday, May 26 Sabrina Weiss is the Editorial Assistant of PEOPLE's food department. She writes the ...
Popular Science27d
What makes smoke black versus white?
White smoke from the roof of the Sistine Chapel on March 13th, 2013, indicating the election of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as Roman Pontiff with the name of Pope Francis I. CREDIT: Grzegorz ...
SFGate24d
Smoke visible from Benicia refinery fire, prompts shelter-in-place order
A shelter-in-place was issued Monday morning after a fire at the Valero refinery in Benicia sent smoke blowing through the area. Benicia residents who are able to smell the smoke are being urged ...