What Does Black Smoke Mean During Conclave to Elect New Pope?
- Posted on May 8, 2025
- Popes
- By The New York Times
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What Does Black Smoke Mean During Conclave to Elect 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. continue reading...