Black smoke indicates a non-conclusive answer, and white smoke indicates that a new pope has been selected. Here's what to know about the black and white smoke used during a papal conclave ...

Black smoke coming out of the Vatican’s chimney during a Papal Conclave means the vote for a new pope failed and no one has been selected for the position. A candidate must receive a two-thirds ...

Black smoke coming out of the Vatican’s chimney during a Papal Conclave means the vote for a new pope failed and no one has been selected for the position. A candidate must receive a two-thirds ...

Black smoke coming out of the Vatican’s chimney during a Papal Conclave means the vote for a new pope failed and no one has been selected for the position. A candidate must receive a two-thirds ...

Black smoke coming out of the Vatican’s chimney during a Papal Conclave means the vote for a new pope failed and no one has been selected for the position. A candidate must receive a two-thirds ...

Black smoke coming out of the Vatican’s chimney during a Papal Conclave means the vote for a new pope failed and no one has been selected for the position. A candidate must receive a two-thirds ...

Black smoke coming out of the Vatican’s chimney during a Papal Conclave means the vote for a new pope failed and no one has been selected for the position. A candidate must receive a two-thirds ...