In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.

Black smoke means the election of a new pope was inconclusive. White smoke means a new pope has been selected.

The election of the Pope is a very mysterious process. Great care is taken to maintain the secrecy of the conclave. This ...

As for the election, each cardinal votes by secret ballot. He says a prayer and then drops his twice-folded ballot in a large chalice ... and chloroform resin to create the white smoke.

He says a prayer and then drops his twice-folded ballot in a large ... resin to create the white smoke. Once a candidate has received two-thirds of the cardinals' votes, the senior cardinal ...