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White smoke emerges from the Sistine Chapel chimney as new pope is selected
White smoke was seen billowing from the Sistine Chapel chimney after two days of voting, indicating that a new leader of the ...
Moment white smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel as new Pope is chosen
The crowd in St. Peter’s Square erupted in cheers as the white smoke billowed into the air. It meant the winner secured at ...
The science behind Sistine Chapel smoke signals
What is the science behind the smoke signals on the Sistine Chapel to announce if a new pope has been elected?
White Smoke Pours from Sistine Chapel, Signaling Selection of New Pope
The new Pope, who has yet to be announced, was selected by a group of 133 cardinals, the highest number ever convened for a ...
New Pope Elected: Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Emerges Victorious From Conclave After White Smoke Billows From Sistine Chapel
Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was chosen as the 267th Pope elected by 133 cardinals locked inside the Sistine ...
Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected as conclave opens
One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are beginning centuries-old rituals to elect a successor to Pope Francis.