Black smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday (May 7) evening, signaling an inconclusive first ...

Black smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday (May 7) evening, signaling an inconclusive first ...

For white smoke, a compound of the chemicals potassium chlorate, lactose, and rosin (also known as Greek pitch) is used, ...

Rather than soot, the smoke contains microscopic droplets and fine solids that are transparent or white. The result is a ...

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 ...

The next vote will take place at about 17:30 (16:30 BST) - no smoke will signal no decision has been reached, white smoke ...