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How Do They Make the Smoke for a Papal Conclave?

When Catholic cardinals meet to pick a new pope in a papal conclave, they’re sequestered in the Sistine Chapel so their deliberations aren’t influenced by the outside world—and, as moviegoers who saw ...
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White or black: How the conclave smoke gets made

It’s probably the most-watched smoke in the world: The billows of exhaust unfurl before the watchful eyes of thousands every conclave — the only communication allowed from the cardinals locked inside ...
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How Is The Black, White, And Secret Third Smoke Made During The Conclave?

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...
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What does black and white smoke mean, and when can we expect the first conclave smoke?

Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, all eyes are on Vatican City as the Roman Catholic Church begins the papal conclave on May 7 to elect a new pope. The process is held in strict ...
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Habemus Papam: What does the white smoke mean?

Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, all eyes are on Vatican City as the Roman Catholic Church is set to announced the new pope. The election process is held in strict seclusion inside the ...