Buzz, excitement as papal conclave to select new pope begins – John Allen & Father Beck weigh in

3/12/2013

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On Tuesday, March 12, 115 Cardinals from around the world will gather in the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City to elect the new head of the Catholic Church. The Cardinals will all gather at 10:45 am, attend mass, and then march in precession to one of the most beautiful rooms in the world. They will take the oath of secrecy as they begin this most holy rite of the Catholic Church. The room will be swept for bugs and listening devices and all electronic transmissions will be jammed to ensure total confidentiality.
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Laura Renzi
3/13/2013 01:38:37 am

That's exciting that a new pope will soon be chosen. Hopefully this will happen soon and things can go back to normal in the Vatican.

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Gabriella Pittaluga
3/13/2013 12:39:11 pm

I thought that it was unexpected but appropriate that former Pope Benedict XVI stepped down. He said that the problems he had to deal with required a younger person. I don't blame him at all. Just today they conclave signaled their decision with the white smoke. We will see who the new head of the Catholic Church will be soon and from then see how the new Pope will affect society/politics.

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