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 ...

While this process is held in secrecy, the rest of the world is informed on the group's daily decisions by white or black-colored smoke funneled from the top of the Sistine Chapel. Black smoke ...

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?

But her take on blossom-covered attire was unique: Sophie chose an Erdem dress ($2,295) sprinkled with black and white blooms, making for a moodier—yet still bright-feeling—style. Now ...

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 ...

People from all over the world will be watching the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel for black or white smoke as the cardinals' votes are burned and a signal is sent to the public.

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