Black and white smoke: Here's what they signal during the election of a new pope In the past, a papal conclave has been held 15-20 days after a vacancy.

Black smoke indicates a non-conclusive answer, and white smoke indicates that a new pope has been selected. The first smoke signal is expected to occur on the evening of Wednesday, May 7.

Black smoke means no pope yet; white smoke signals a new pope has been chosen. VATICAN CITY - All eyes are on the copper chimney of the Sistine Chapel, following Pope Francis’ death on Easter ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church. That means the winner secured at least 89 votes ...

Black smoke indicates a non-conclusive answer, and white smoke indicates that a new pope has been selected. Here's what to know about the black and white smoke used during a papal conclave.

White smoke emerged from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel as the bell rang out and the happy ... Video. White smoke signals a new pope has been chosen, crowd erupts in cheers. Posted: May 8 ...

Pope Francis, who presided over the Roman Catholic Church and its estimated 1.4 billion followers for 12 years, died April 21. advertisement. ... When will we see white smoke?

But without a prior consensus, the search for Pope Francis’ successor could be long and drawn-out, potentially resulting in a compromise candidate or even an unexpected outsider.