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Argentine cardinal becomes new pope

Argentine cardinal becomes new pope

Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina is the surprise choice to be the new leader of the troubled Roman Catholic Church, and said he would take the name Francis I. Pope Francis, age 76, appeared on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica Wednesday, just over ...

Pilgrims eagerly await new pope

Pilgrims eagerly await new pope

When this chimney atop the Vatican's Sistine Chapel emits white smoke it will signal that a new pope has been chosen. And that's what these pilgrims are waiting to see. The 115 Catholic Cardinals tasked with voting in a new pontiff failed to elect a new Pope after a vote ...

Pope Francis, born Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, was elected pope on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, taking over the office of pontiff after Pope Benedict XVI stepped down the previous month.  Pope Francis is the first South American to be named Pope.  He was elected on the second day of the conclave of cardinals, on the fifth ballot.

Pope Francis joins the highest ranks of past men of God

As the Conclave of Cardinals picked Pope Francis as the new pope, take a look at the past 10 pontiffs who lead the Catholic church.

Pope Francis flanked by Monsignor Guido Marini, master of liturgical ceremonies, waves to the crowd from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, who chose the name of Francis is the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

Crowds celebrate as Pope Francis is introduced

Argentine Jorge Bergoglio was introduced to the public after being elected Pope Francis.

Preparations for conclave begin in Sistine Chapel

Preparations for conclave begin in Sistine Chapel

Work was underway in the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday to prepare the Michelangelo-frescoed room for the conclave, although there is still no indication as to when it would begin. The Sistine Chapel was closed to the public on Tuesday, disappointing many tourists who had come to Rome to see it.

Cardinals arrive for pre-conclave talks

Cardinals arrive for pre-conclave talks

Nearly 150 Cardinals arrived at the Vatican on Wednesday (March 6) for the third day of preliminary meetings, known as "general congregations", to sketch a profile for the next pope following the shock abdication of Pope Benedict last month. Under Church law they have until March 20 to start a ...

How will Pope's attire change now

How will Pope's attire change now

The Pope will switch out his red shoes and make other attire changes.

Pope bids emotional farewell

Pope bids emotional farewell

Pope Benedict bid an emotional farewell at his last general audience on Wednesday (February 27), saying he understood the gravity of his decision to become the first pontiff to resign in 600 years but that he had done it for the good of the Roman Catholic Church. Addressing an estimated ...

Pope admits 'stormy waters' as tenure nears end

Pope admits 'stormy waters' as tenure nears end

Pope Benedict XVI addressed thousands of people at St. Peter's Square in his final general audience on Wednesday.

Pope Benedict XVI is driven through the crowd in his pope-mobile as he arrives to celebrate his last general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 27. Benedict XVI basked in an emotional sendoff Wednesday at his final general audience in St. Peter's Square, recalling moments of "joy and light" during his papacy but also times of great difficulty. He also thanked his flock for respecting his decision to retire.

Thousands jam St. Peter's for pope's last general audience

In the waning hours of his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI held his final general audience in St. Peter's Square Wednesday.

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