Black smoke on the first day of the conclave
1,267 views · Published 12 March 2013 · 12:20 · Indexed 5 October 2026
Channel: Salt + Light Media · 2013 · Nonprofits & Activism
On March 12, 2013, black smoke billowed out of the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, indicating that the Cardinals did not reach the two-thirds majority of votes required to elect a new Pope. Visit http://saltandlighttv.org to learn more about the papal transition and conclave.
