Johnson also noted, "A stereotypical association of the colour of the smoke — white (positive) and black (negative) — lies behind the use of the two contrasting smoke colours." Over the years ...

Black smoke from the Sistine Chapel, indicating that there was not a two-thirds majority in the papal election at the Conclave. Photo: Getty Images Meanwhile, white smoke is produced using a much ...

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Whether it is black — meaning the majority has not been reached — or white — meaning the new pope has been elected — is a matter of extreme importance to the billions of Catholics living ...

What does black smoke coming out of the Vatican mean ... a practice that continues today. What does white smoke coming out of the Vatican mean? White smoke coming out of the Vatican chimney ...

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Tradition holds that black smoke indicates the cardinals have not yet agreed on a new leader, while white smoke signals that a new Pope has been elected. But what kind of smoke is it exactly?

Tradition holds that black smoke indicates the cardinals have not yet agreed on a new leader, while white smoke signals that a new Pope has been elected. But what kind of smoke is it exactly?