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Catholic Bishop Robert Barron shared his thoughts on Pope Leo XIV's election and what it means for the Church's future.

And from 2005, the bells of St Peter’s Basilica also ring to announce that there is a new pope, just in case the white smoke looks grey. Listen Now Enjoy the audio version of this article!

Using these smoke signals, the cardinals can communicate from within the conclave immediately and directly to the faithful awaiting the announcement of the Church’s 267th Pope.

White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter's Basilica tolled Thursday after cardinals elected the 267th pope to lead the Catholic Church on the ...

White Smoke Signals New Pope Has Been Elected in 2025 Papal Conclave. On Thursday, May 8, white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel's chimney, ... The History Behind the Papal Smoke, Explained.

White smoke flows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel during the conclave to elect a new pope, at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025.(Credit: Reuters) NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles!

White smoke billows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel during the conclave to elect a new pope, at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025. AP Photo/Andrew Medichini ...

Confusion in the Vatican as white smoke appears to billow from Sistine Chapel - moments after 'no Pope' black smoke signal. By KUMAIL JAFFER and HARRY HOWARD, HISTORY EDITOR.

Black smoke rising from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel signals that cardinals failed to elect a new pope during their conclave in the Vatican on May 8, 2025.

No pope in modern times has been elected on the first attempt, so black smoke on Wednesday was widely expected. But white smoke on day two signals a quick decision on who will be the next leader ...

The smoke signal means the winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis. The name will be announced later, when a top ...