“Conclave” (2024): Wow, do my eyes deceive me? A big budget blockbuster movie for adults? Well, that’s exactly what “Conclave” is. Based on Robert Harris’ sensational novel, the film ...

but there is one visual signal of the proceedings. During a conclave, Catholics around the world watch the smoke coming from the Sistine Chapel and pay close attention to its color. If at the end ...

While Conclave captures much of the Vatican ... The tradition of using black or white smoke to signal the results is also correctly depicted. In recent years, the Vatican has used chemicals ...

Here’s some background information about the Vatican’s timetable and process for choosing a new pope. Burial & Mourning upon ...