Black or white smoke: How the Vatican signals the election of a new pope

When cardinals elect a successor for Pope Francis, the first indication will not be a communiqué or a social media post, but a puff of white smoke. But the centuries-old tradition has changed over time – and so has the technology used.

May 7, 2025 - 16:00
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Black or white smoke: How the Vatican signals the election of a new pope
When cardinals elect a successor for Pope Francis, the first indication will not be a communiqué or a social media post, but a puff of white smoke. But the centuries-old tradition has changed over time – and so has the technology used.

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