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Pope Francis Kick-Starts Holy Week
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In the week preluding Easter, Pope Francis reaches out to the people of Vatican.
Read more...Pope Francis Makes It Official -- Photos From The Vatican
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Italians have mixed feelings about the new pope.
Read more...New Pope Selected
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White smoke billowed out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signifying a new pope has been selected.
Read more...No Pope Named In Round 2 Of Voting
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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...Cardinals Meet In Vatican To Prepare Papal Conclave
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They're waiting for a few more cardinals to arrive.
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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 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.
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