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White smoke billowed out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signifying a new pope has been selected.
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VIDEO: Black smoke billowed out of the Sistine Chapel, signaling no new pope has been selected.
Read more...Cardinals Cut Off Communication With Media
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Why the cardinals are shutting the media out.
Read more...Pope Benedict XVI's Reign Comes To An End
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Pope Benedict XVI ceases to be pope. (Creative Commons)
VIDEO: Before vacating his office the pope promised to be obedient to his successor and hopes the followers of the Roman Catholic Church will do the same.
Read more...Pope Benedict Says Farewell, Recounts Joys And Struggles
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Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square (Wikimedia Commons)
WATCH: Pope Benedict bids farewell to thousands in St. Peter's Square.
Read more...Pope Benedict XVI Keeps His Name After Resignation
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The former Pope will have his resignation ceremony on Thursday.
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VIDEO Pope gives final blessings amidst sex scandal allegations.
Read more...Pope Benedict May Move Up Conclave Choosing His Replacement
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The conclave will be held in the famous Sistine Chapel. (cking/Flickr)
Former Archbishop of Los Angeles Roger Mahony is eligible to vote.
Read more...Pope Receives Ovation, Applause At Final Public Mass
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Pope Benedict XVI leading a Mass at the Vatican, Oct. 11, 2012 (Catholic Church of England and Wales/Creative Commons).
It is unclear what his title will be upon resignation or what he will wear.
Read more...Pope Benedict XVI Announces Resignation
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Benedict XVI announces resignation. (Catholic Church/Creative Commons)
STORIFY: The Catholic Church's 265th pontiff will step down on Feb. 28.
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