The famous ‘white smoke’ bellowing from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel signals the election of a new Pope. The tradition signals to the world that ... The Vatican uses black smoke to ...

A conversation with Greg Grandin about his groundbreaking new book America, América: A New History of the New World.

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Pope Francis dies at 88 - Black Smoke White Smoke tradition to select new Pope: Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced on Monday (Apr 21). Now the world's attention will move to ...

Rest In Pieces celebrates and preserves these traditions through its collection of Victorian mourning arts. Delicate hair ...

While these meetings are held in secrecy, the rest of the world is notified of the group's daily decisions by white or black-colored smoke funneled from the top of the Sistine Chapel. Black smoke ...

While these meetings are held in secrecy, the rest of the world is notified of the group's daily decisions by white or black-colored smoke funneled from the top of the Sistine Chapel. Black smoke ...

using specific chemical mixtures to produce unambiguous black or white smoke. This blend of tradition and technology allows the world to witness a sacred ritual with precision.

ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Africans are hoping one of their own could become the first Black pope in modern history and build on Francis's legacy of championing the developing world, though the chances ...

The Catholic world is mourning the death of Pope Francis. The Vatican announced on the morning of Easter Monday the death of the 266th Pope aged 88, weeks after he started a battle against double ...