As the world mourns Pope Francis, attention now turns to Vatican City's ancient traditions.
The black and white smoke signals from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney will once again guide millions awaiting news of the next pope.
Each puff tells a powerful story—black means no decision, white means a new pontiff has been chosen.
This sacred ritual, deeply rooted in Catholic history, is the most visible symbol of a centuries-old conclave.
Here’s how the symbolic smoke works and what it means in the selection of the next spiritual leader of the Catholic Church.
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