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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.

What We Know About Pope Benedict's Resignation

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:22:07 +0000

In stunning news, Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday morning from the Vatican that he will resign his position as head of the Catholic Church, effective on February 28. This has already set off a flurry of speculation, largely because no pope has voluntarily done so since the year 1415.

The news is still coming in, but here's what we know so far:

Susan Sarandon Calls Pope a 'Nazi,' Catholic League Fires Back

Shauna Wright — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:12:11 +0000

Actress Susan Sarandon is under fire from the Catholic League after calling Pope Benedict XVI a “Nazi” during a recent interview.

When telling filmmaker Bob Balaban about sending the pope a copy of the book ‘Dead Men Walking,’ which inspired the film for which she won a 1995 Oscar, she said she meant Pope John Paul II and “not this Nazi one we have now.”