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The science behind Sistine Chapel smoke signals
What is the science behind the smoke signals on the Sistine Chapel to announce if a new pope has been elected?
A look at the history of the Sistine Chapel, the site of the papal conclave
As the papal conclave is set to begin to elect a new pope, the eyes of the world are on the Sistine Chapel, which will hold ...
White smoke emerges from the Sistine Chapel chimney as new pope is selected
White smoke was seen billowing from the Sistine Chapel chimney after two days of voting, indicating that a new leader of the ...
New pope elected as white smoke billows from Sistine Chapel
White smoke was seen pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling the College of Cardinals has chosen a successor to ...
White smoke pours out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that a new pope has been elected
VATICAN CITY (AP) — White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead ...
Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected as conclave opens
With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 Catholic cardinals are beginning the ...
Sistine Chapel prepped for conclave as battle lines are drawn for future of Catholic Church
The Sistine Chapel is ready for the papal conclave. Front-runners such as Parolin and Tagle are losing momentum amid a ...