Black or White: What smoke colours mean when a new Pope is chosen

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Black or White: What smoke colours mean when a new Pope is chosen

Monday 21st April 2025, 8:49AM

The Vatican continues its centuries-old tradition of signaling the election of a new pope with smoke from the Sistine Chapel's chimney. Modern science has stepped in to ensure the clarity of the signal, using specific chemical mixtures to produce unambiguous black or white smoke. This blend of tradition and technology allows the world to witness a sacred ritual with precision.

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