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When media report pope red smoke , they are referencing one part of a controlled signaling system used during a papal conclave. Black smoke (fumata nera) signals that a pope has...
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As of 2025, there is no new pope; Pope Francis continues to serve as bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church. A papal transition occurs only after the prior pope dies or...
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White smoke from the Sistine Chapel signals the conclusion of a papal conclave and the election of a new pope, or indicates that the cardinals have not yet reached the required...
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