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The difference between black smoke and white smoke at conclave, explained
White smoke means a new pope has indeed been voted in. So that's why you're seeing livestreams of the Sistine Chapel chimney.
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New pope elected as white smoke billows from Sistine Chapel
White smoke began pouring from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Thursday, signaling the College of Cardinals has chosen a successor to Pope Francis. And now the world waits to learn who he is.
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White smoke pours out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling the election of a new pope
A new pope has been chosen to lead the Catholic Church, as signified by white smoke pouring from the chapel's chimney.
Pope Leo XIV live updates: Pope celebrates first mass in Sistine Chapel
Catholic cardinals gathered at the Vatican this week to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21.
Moments before the white smoke, seagulls were stealing the show during papal conclave
Since livestream cameras went up early Wednesday morning, a handful of seagulls have hopped around the Sistine Chapel chimney ...