ROME, Italy — When a new pope is needed, the College of Cardinals gather at the Vatican to vote and colored smoke flows out of the Sistine Chapel’s chimney depending on the result — but what does it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With Pope Francis' passing, crowds will soon gather in Vatican City to honor and celebrate the traditions of selecting his ...

The chimney smoke from the Sistine Chapel is the most watched signal during conclave, which started on May 7. Only two colors matter: black and white. Each has a clear message for crowds in St.

White smoke from the roof of the Sistine Chapel on March 13th, 2013, indicating the election of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as Roman Pontiff with the name of Pope Francis I. CREDIT: Grzegorz ...

With the recent election of a new pope, the eyes of the world once again turned to the rooftop of the Sistine Chapel. As white smoke billowed from the famous chimney, billions recognized the ...