The process to choose the successor begins. One of the most symbolic moments of the conclave is the appearance of the smoke that comes out of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, known as “Fumata”.
After the death of the Pope Francis This Monday, due to a stroke at 88, details of what is expected for the next few days were announced. Cardinals around the world will meet in the Sistine chapel of the Vatican To carry out the conclavethe traditional process in which the new is chosen Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church.
The Cúlmine of the Conclave is focused on the choice of the new Pope, with the dissemination of the news with the famous “Fumata” religious and the proclamation of “Habemus Papam”.
The black smoking and The white onebetter known as the smoke column that comes out of the Sistine chapel During the development of the conclave they have different meanings and all correspond to a different ad.
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What does it mean that smoking is black or white
He Black smoke It is related to the completion of a voting round by the cardinals in which the two thirds of the necessary votes are not gathered to choose a New Pope. It means that the position is still vacant.
Instead, the White smoking It means that there was a successful vote and that there is a new Dad. Later, a cardinal goes to the balcony of the Basilica of San Pedro and shouts the renowned phrase: “Habemus Papam!”, accompanied by a bell repique.
This system was first established in the vote of 1225, after the death of Gregorio X. previously, the results were announced through the sound of bells.
The same happened the March 13, 2013 when Jorge Bergoglio He was chosen as Pope number 266, thus becoming the First Argentine to lead the Catholic Church.
Source: Ambito
