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New pope takes name of Francis, recalling two famous saints

In choosing a name no other pope had ever taken, Pope Francis could be signalling that he sees the need for change in the Roman Catholic church. The name recalls two of the church's most famous saints. 21

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The family of a Canadian cardinal many believed could be pope was relieved Wednesday when it didn't come to be.
World leaders react to selection of new Pope

World leaders have voiced their support for the new pontiff, Pope Francis, who was selected after a fifth vote by the conclave in Vatican City.
Agenda: What's next for Pope Francis

The pomp surrounding his selection was just the beginning of an exceptionally busy few days for Pope Francis.
Who is Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the new Pope?

An Argentinian cardinal who rejected the comforts of his position and rode the bus to work has become the newest leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now Pope Francis I, is known for his modesty and his compassion for the poor. Many credit him with modernizing the church in Argentina, even though he holds orthodox views on modern-day issues like same-sex marriage and contraception.
Argentina, Latin America react with joy at first pope from the hemisphere

Tears and cheers erupted across Latin American on Wednesday as an Argentine cardinal became the first pope from the hemisphere, and many expressed hope that he help bring the church closer to the poverty-wracked region that is home to more Catholics than any other.
Sorry pope watchers: 'Sistine Seagull' steals the spotlight on Vatican chimney

A curious seagull, appearing eager to find out who will be elected pope, became a Twitter sensation after it spent several hours on top of the Sistine Chapel's chimney.
Opinion: What happens in the Catholic Church matters to everyone

There is something about the unpredictability of this papal conclave that really amazes me.
Papal Musings: Whom among the papabile can revive the fortunes of the Catholic Church?

The conclave has now begun. The "extra omnes" was intoned by one of the monsignorial dignataries; the slow evacuation of the Sistine Chapel of all those not directly involved in the election of the next supreme pontiff assured. Now the voting begins. The names emerge.
Dennis Rodman lands in Rome, certain next pope will be black

After raising eyebrows by going to North Korea, former U.S. basketball star Dennis Rodman is continuing his bizarre global tour by visiting Rome -- purportedly to help Ghanaian Cardinal Peter Turkson become the first black pope.
Vatican reveals ingredients of conclave smoke signals

The Vatican is revealing what the smoke signals emerging from the Sistine Chapel chimney are made of, after the stir caused by how much more distinct the black smoke in this conclave has been compared to the past.