Black smoke emerging from the chimney means the world's 1.4 billion Catholics don't yet have a new pope. White smoke means the cardinals have chosen a new leader of the church.

Black smoke indicates a non-conclusive answer, and white smoke indicates that a new pope has been selected. Here's what to know about the black and white smoke used during a papal conclave.

Sebastião Salgado, renowned for his striking black-and-white photography that chronicles the human condition, environmental crises and the fragile beauty of our planet with epic depth and poetic ...

Conclave: What time will we see black or white smoke? Past elections give clues On the first day of the conclave, a smoke signal could be expected around 7-8 p.m. local time (1-2 p.m. ET).

On Aug. 15, Japan surrendered. The Japanese empire’s bloody march through Asia was over. But the impact on civilians lingered ...