We have white smoke! The most-watched chimney in the world right now is the one attached to the Sistine Chapel, which signaled around noon E.T. on May 8 that a new pope has been chosen.

Twice each day, at about noon and 7 p.m. local time, the smoke will appear from a chimney. Black means the votes were inconclusive. White means there is a new pope.

Once white smoke can be seen from the chimney, it signals to the public that the Roman Catholic Church has a new leader. The process relies on chemicals to produce the desired color.

The answer: black smoke means they've voted, but no pope has been chosen. White smoke means a new pope has indeed been voted in. So that's why you're seeing livestreams of the Sistine Chapel chimney.

Vatican workers were seen hoisting a chimney onto the roof at the Sistine Chapel ahead of the conclave. Hotspots ranked Start the day smarter ☀️ Funniest cap messages Get the USA TODAY app ...

Once white smoke can be seen from the chimney, it signals to the public that the Roman Catholic Church has a new leader. The process relies on chemicals to produce the desired color.

Black smoke rises from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel, indicating no decision has been made to elect a new pope, at the Vatican, May 7, 2025. REUTERS.

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White smoke was seen billowing from the Sistine Chapel chimney after two days of voting, indicating that a new leader of the Catholic Church has been elected. IE 11 is not supported.

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