Different chemicals are used to change the colour of the smoke (see graphic). And from 2005, the bells of St Peter’s Basilica also ring to announce that there is a new pope, just in case the ...

Using these smoke signals, the cardinals can communicate from within the conclave immediately and directly to the faithful awaiting the announcement of the Church’s 267th Pope.

Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, in­di­cating conclave hasn't elected pope in first vote BY Associated Press Vatican City UPDATED 3:25 PM ET May. 07, 2025 ...

After just four votes, white smoke has been seen billowing from the Sistine Chapel's chimney, meaning a new pope has been elected. We don't yet know who has won the vote with the new pontiff, but ...

This story has been updated. The Catholic Church and its approximately 1.4 billion followers have a new leader and the first American pope. At 6:06 p.m. Rome time Thursday, May 8, white smoke ...

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