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White or Black? How Smoke Signals Reveal the Secret Workings of the Conclave
Black or white smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney signals the outcome of each conclave vote — learn how tradition, timing, ...
Black smoke vs. white smoke: What does each color mean during conclave?
At the end of each voting round, black smoke means a new pope has not yet to be selected, while white smoke indicates a new ...
Conclave: the chemistry behind the black and white smoke
Rather than soot, the smoke contains microscopic droplets and fine solids that are transparent or white. The result is a ...
The History Behind the Papal Smoke, Explained
The black and white smoke that emerges from the Sistine Chapel during a papal conclave is part of a longstanding tradition — ...
Idaho State Journal14d
From 'conclave' to 'white smoke,' a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the spiritual head of the global ...
Noticiero Semanal14d
From 'conclave' to 'white smoke,' a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
anthracene (a component of coal tar), and sulfur to produce black smoke. But if there is a winner, the burning ballots are mixed with potassium chlorate, lactose and chloroform resin to produce the ...
Oklahoma's News14d
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
If no pope is chosen, the ballots are mixed with cartridges containing potassium perchlorate, anthracene (a component of coal tar), and sulfur to produce black smoke. But if there is a winner ...
yourerie15d
White smoke, black smoke, conclave: Here’s a papal glossary of terms
If no pope is chosen, the ballots are mixed with cartridges containing potassium perchlorate, anthracene (a component of coal tar), and sulfur to produce black smoke. But if there is a winner ...