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The conclave's black and white smoke indicates if there's a new pope. Here's why the tradition exists.
Here's how the conclave creates black and white smoke and why the Catholic Church began using them to signal whether a new pope has been elected.
Science meets romance: New tool unlocks the body's 'messages in a bottle' to detect and treat disease
Have you ever dreamed of writing a heartfelt letter, sealing it in a bottle, and letting the ocean carry it to someone ...
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The History Behind ‘Habemus Papam’ and the White Smoke That Announces a New Pope
A bell is also rung, part of the ritual introduced when Pope Benedict XVI was elected, which confirms the smoke is white and ...
Emily’s crushed cancer, and she wants you to help Crush Cancer too
Emily Buck has crushed cancer, and she wants you to help crush cancer, also. WAVY-TV 10, along with other sponsors, are ...
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Damian Lillard cleared of deep vein thrombosis, ramps up return
From NBA.com News Services Damian Lillard has been cleared of his deep vein thrombosis and is no longer on blood-thinning medication. • Download the NBA App • 2025 NBA playoffs schedule ...