Historically, Rotorua has had some of the worst winter-time air quality in New Zealand because of smoke from woodburners. A decade-long education campaign and a ban on older style burners in 2020 ...

This gathering of cardinals culminates in a visual signal that captures the world’s attention: the smoke billowing from a chimney above the Sistine Chapel. The colour of this smoke – black or ...

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Pope Francis's death sets an ancient machinery into motion. Soon, with a puff of smoke, the last absolute monarchy in Europe will get a new leader. Pope Francis has died at 88. For more of our ...

THE Pope's successor will be selected by a Conclave in an ancient and secret process that has remained unchanged for hundreds of years. The selection will be initiated after the death of Pope ...

The white smoke is famous. When it streams out of a chimney at the Sistine Chapel, it signals that a new pope has been chosen and sets off celebrations among some 1.4 billion Catholics around the ...

Pope Francis has died at 88. For more of our coverage head to our latest updates. The white smoke is famous. When it streams out of a chimney at the Sistine Chapel, it signals that a new pope has ...

Black smoke signals that no decision has been made, while white smoke means a new pope has been elected. Once the pope is elected, a top cardinal announces his name from Saint Peter’s Basilica.

White smoke signals that the new pope has been selected, while black smoke signals that they need to vote again, per NPR. A two-thirds majority among the College of Cardinals is required to elect ...