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[BREAKING] New Pope Named

Dave Goldman — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:25:08 +0000

Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio is elected pope — the first pontiff from Americas. Argentine Jorge Bergoglio has chosen the name Pope Francis. Earlier White smoke poured out from the Sistine Chapel chimney in St. Peter’s Square, signaling that a new pope had been chosen. According to the Associated Press, White Smoke was seen billowing [...]

Papal Conclave: How It Works and What to Expect

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:55:56 +0000

The process by which the next pope will be elected, known as the conclave, began Tuesday morning at about 11:30. Here are some key points you should know about:

Black Smoke Rises: No New Pope on First Ballot

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:44:36 +0000

Tuesday evening, a plume of black smoke rose out of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, signifying that the first round of balloting to elect a new pope had passed without any nominee receiving the necessary two-thirds majority.

Who Are the Candidates to Become the Next Pope?

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:39:01 +0000

This week at the Vatican in Rome, cardinals from around the world are convening to elect the next pope, which could happen any day now. Who is most likely to succeed Pope Benedict XIV? As of now, there is no clear favorite, but a few cardinals have emerged as the top choices in various betting markets.

Pope Benedict XVI to Resign

Dave Goldman — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:01:44 +0000

The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Benedict XVI is resigning on February 28. Pope Benedict is the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years. The 85-year-old pope announced his decision in Latin during a meeting of Vatican cardinals this morning. Benedict says he’s stepping down because of his advanced age and diminishing strength. [...]

Can the Pope Conquer Lady Gaga's Twitter Following?

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:00:43 +0000

Lady Gaga and the Pope aka Benedict XVI are going head to headâ€¦ again! This time, the social media realm, not issues of faith and politics, is the battlefield. Gaga has taken the Pope to task before over his views on gay marriage. Now, the two may square off in the social media realm. The [...]

Hallelujah! Pope Benedict Joins Twitter

Donald Deane — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 22:30:28 +0000

Pope Benedict XVI may be the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church with a tradition dating back more than 2,000 years, but that doesn't mean he's not up on the latest technology. In fact, the Vatican recently revealed the pope's Twitter handle and said that he'll start tweeting to followers on Dec. 12.

Lady Gaga's Latest Feud Is With the Pope!

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 23:30:50 +0000

Lady Gaga, a lifelong Catholic, has embarked on a new feud. Her newest nemesis? The Pope! To clarify, Gaga has lashed out at the Pontiff, whose ornate, intricate headdress looks like something she’d wear on stage, by shooting down his views on the concept of gay marriage as worthless and irrelevant. That’s a big statement [...]