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===The Catholic Church=== SInce the 19th century the [[College of Cardinals]] [[Papal_conclave#Fumata|has used smoke signals]] to indicate the taking of a vote during a [[papal conclave]]. Eligible cardinals conduct a [[secret ballot]] until a Papal candidate receives a vote of two-thirds plus one. The ballots are burned after each vote; since 1914 black smoke has indicated a failed ballot, and white smoke means a new Pope has been elected.
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