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White House Source: VP Biden To Lead US Delegation For New Pope In Rome
Vice President Joe Biden will lead the U.S. delegation to newly elected Pope Francis’ installation in Rome.
Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio From Argentina Elected New Pope
Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio from Argentina has been elected the new leader of the Catholic Church.
Black Smoke From Sistine Chapel: No Pope Yet
It was certainly black smoke, but there was some confusion at first because as it poured out of the Sistine Chapel’s chimney stack. The smoke looked gray and it took a little time for it to come out black as the chemicals added to make it darker ignited.
U.S. Cardinals Dominate Media Attention In ‘Silent’ Vatican, Diminish Likelihood Of American Pope
The two American cardinals sat on the stage, microphones in hand, fielding questions from the world’s news media on everything from the delayed arrival of some of their colleagues to their own wardrobe choices if elected pope.
Pope Shocked By ‘Senseless Violence’ In Colo. Shooting
Pope Benedict XVI says he’s “deeply shocked” by the “senseless violence” in the Colorado movie theater shootings and is offering his prayers so the survivors and relatives of the victims can find strength.
