Celebrations begin as new Pope is elected
WHITE smoke finally billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday evening, announcing to the world that cardinals have elected a new Pope.
Crowds in St Peter's Square cheered and bells rang out as the smoke appeared, heralding the start of Argentinian Jorge Mario Bergoglio's reign as new leader of the Catholic Church.
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The 266th pontiff has replaced Pope Benedict XVI, who stepped down last month saying he was no longer strong enough to lead the Church.
The 115 cardinals have been in isolation since Tuesday afternoon, and held four inconclusive votes.
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These were signalled with black smoke, as the fascinating traditional ritual continued.
The new Pope was preparing to emerge from the loggia overlooking the square to deliver his first speech.
6 Comments
by Backdoored
Friday, March 15 2013, 10:16PM
“Who are you directing that comment to arthur lad? Spit it out -don't be shy; They won't bite you.... god is on your side.”
by arthurheath1
Friday, March 15 2013, 7:54PM
“Interesting how some people can't wait to denounce the leader of the Christian faith. It's almost as if they fear that they are wrong and need reassurance among other like-minded, yet uncertain individuals.”
by Backdoored
Thursday, March 14 2013, 11:23PM
“He's asking all of his catholic flock worldwide to pray for the 'hand-back' of the MALVINAS...
Talk about 'ambivalent Falkland Catholics'.... mind boggling 'disunity'. The Vatican has been, and will always be -a complete joke. Abracadabra .... and the Mafia.”
by Backdoored
Thursday, March 14 2013, 11:07PM
“He's asking all of his catholic flock worldwide to pray for the 'hand-back' of the MALVINAS...
Talk about 'ambivalent Falkland Catholics'.... mind boggling 'disunity'. The Vatican has been, and will always be -a complete joke. Abracadabra .... and the Mafia.”
by roob57
Thursday, March 14 2013, 12:01AM
“Who gives a damm!!”
by FFDP1
Wednesday, March 13 2013, 8:28PM
“I'll stick a chicken in the oven then.”