White smoke appeared to billow from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel this afternoon ... One dressed up as the Holy Ghost and surprised older colleagues with their costume in the dead of night.

White smoke appeared to billow from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel yesterday afternoon ... One dressed up as the Holy Ghost and surprised older colleagues with their costume in the dead of night.

After some confusion in past conclaves, including in 1958, when smoke first appeared white and then became darker, the conclave began using chemicals to get the proper color.. In 2013, former ...

Meanwhile, white smoke is produced using a much cleaner fuel mix and a more powerful oxidiser. Potassium chlorate (KClO₃) – even more reactive than perchlorate – ensures a hot, vigorous burn.

It wasn't clear whether grey smoke was closer to black or white, for example. By the 1970s, the straw method had been abandoned in favor of more controllable chemical mixtures .

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.

In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote. Duke’s Cooper Flagg is No. 1 pick in NBA draft, giving Dallas ...

At the end of each voting round, black smoke means a new pope has not yet to be selected, while white smoke indicates a new pope has been chosen.