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 ...

During a Papal Conclave, the world will be watching for white or black smoke from the Vatican's chimney. Here's what it means.

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 ...

For white smoke, the Vatican says it used to use wet straw, but to make it a more pure color, instead of a confusing grey, they use potassium chlorate, lactose and a tree or bush resin called ...

During a Papal Conclave, the world will be watching for white or black smoke from the Vatican's chimney. Here's what it means.

For white smoke, the Vatican says it used to use wet straw, but to make it a more pure color, instead of a confusing grey, they use potassium chlorate, lactose and a tree or bush resin called ...

During a Papal Conclave, the world will be watching for white or black smoke from the Vatican's chimney. Here's what it means.