Johnson also noted, "A stereotypical association of the colour of the smoke — white (positive) and black (negative) — lies behind the use of the two contrasting smoke colours." Over the years ...

Whether it is black — meaning the majority has not been reached — or white — meaning the new pope has been elected — is a matter of extreme importance to the billions of Catholics living ...

The late artist Ruth Asawa regularly drew the bouquets people gave her. Years later, some of the sketches made it back to ...

Francis was elected on the fifth in 2013. Black smoke means voting is ongoing. White smoke means a new Pope has been chosen and accepted his role - Habemus Papam. News that a Pope has – or ...

36 x 24 in. (91.4 x 61 cm.) ...

18 x 14 in. (45.7 x 35.6 cm.) ...