Smoke signals have occurred at mid-morning, noon, mid-afternoon and evening. The longest conclave took three years.

On the afternoon of Thursday, May 8, white smoke from the Sistine Chapel's chimney billowed into the sky, prompting waves of ...

Over the years, the conclave has used different methods to create black and white smoke. After some confusion in past conclaves, including in 1958, when smoke first appeared white and then became ...

Papal conclave ballots have been burned to maintain secrecy for centuries. Ballot smoke has been used to announce a decision since 1914.

Here's what to know about the black and white smoke used during a papal conclave. A papal conclave is an election of a new pope, conducted by the College of Cardinals − bishops and Vatican officials ...

For white smoke, a compound of the chemicals potassium chlorate, lactose, and rosin (also known as Greek pitch) is used, while potassium perchlorate, anthracene, and sulfur are used for the black ...

The result is a mixture of steam and white or light gray smoke that contrasts sharply with the dark, carbon-rich black smoke. Over the years, the papal conclave smoke signal has evolved from an ...

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This livestream has ended. White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church. That means the winner secured at least 89 votes ...

Here's what to know about the black and white smoke used during a papal conclave. A papal conclave is an election of a new pope, conducted by the College of Cardinals − bishops and Vatican ...

During the entire papal conclave, seagulls have hopped around the Sistine Chapel chimney, delighting onlookers. See social media reactions.