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White smoke seen from the Sistine Chapel, indicating a new pope has been elected
VATICAN CITY (AP) — White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church. That means the winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis. The crowd in St. Peter’s Square erupted in cheers.
What is the science behind the smoke signals on the Sistine Chapel to announce if a new pope has been elected?
As the papal conclave is set to begin to elect a new pope, the eyes of the world are on the Sistine Chapel, which will hold ...
The cardinals voting inside the chapel were presumably unaware of the meme-worthy performance above their heads. View on ...
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