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Conclave to elect next pope opens amid uncertainty

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 05:14 PM PDT

Cardinals, including U.S. Roger Mahony, left, and Timothy Dolan, third from left, arrive for a meeting at the Vatican, Monday March 11, 2013. Cardinals have gathered for their final day of talks before the conclave to elect the next pope amid debate over whether the Catholic Church needs a manager pope to clean up the Vatican's messy bureaucracy or a pastoral pope who can inspire the faithful and make Catholicism relevant again. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel on Tuesday to elect the next pope amid more upheaval and uncertainty than the Catholic Church has seen in decades: There's no front-runner, no indication how long voting will last and no sense that a single man has what it takes to fix the many problems.


Christian Slater joins ABC's Kyle Killen drama pilot

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 04:46 PM PDT

Christian Slater arrives at the 2010 People's Choice Awards in Los AngelesBy Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Christian Slater is breaking into a new gig. "Breaking In" star Slater has joined the cast of ABC's drama pilot "Influence." The pilot, written by "Awake" creator Kyle Killen, centers on a complicated relationship between two brothers who run an agency that solves its clients' problems with the science of human motivation and manipulation. Slater will play Ross, one of the brothers. ...


Cardinals head to conclave, Church beset by woes

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 04:07 PM PDT

Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican is silhouetted during sunset in RomeBy Crispian Balmer VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Roman Catholic cardinals gather under the gaze of Michelangelo's "Last Judgment" on Tuesday to elect a new pope to tackle the daunting problems facing the 1.2-billion-member Church. The secret conclave, steeped in ritual and prayer, could carry on for several days, with no clear favorite in sight to take over the reins from Pope Benedict, who abdicated last month saying he was not strong enough to confront the Church's woes. ...


Factbox: Statistics on the pontificate of Pope Benedict

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 02:47 PM PDT

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Following are some statistics on the papacy of Pope Benedict, who on Thursday becomes the first pontiff in 597 years to step down. The pope led the Roman Catholic Church for seven years, 10 months and nine days, which is close to the average length of the 265 popes before him. His predecessor John Paul II reigned for 26 years, five months and 15 days, making his the third-longest pontificate. The longest papal reign is believed to be that of St Peter, the first pope, who presided for at least 34 years. ...

You Can't Keep Christian Slater Down

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 02:04 PM PDT

Today in show business news: Christian Slater signs on to yet another pilot, John Malkovich will soon be playing a notorious pirate, and a look at the first six minutes of Bates Motel.

As papal conclave begins, friends reflect on Canadian's rise through church ranks

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 01:16 PM PDT

LA MOTTE, Que. - A Canadian man who could become the next pontiff has frequently told friends he was surprised about his own rapid rise within the Roman Catholic Church.

Heavy workload awaits next pope; church in turmoil

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 12:02 PM PDT

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The moment Cardinal Albino Luciani learned his colleagues had elected him pope, he responded: "May God forgive you for what you've done." The remark, by the man who became Pope John Paul I, was seen as an expression of humility — but also a commentary on the mammoth task ahead.

Black or white smoke, did they pick a pope?

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 11:59 AM PDT

A statue dwarfs the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel where cardinals will gather to elect the new pope during the conclave at the Vatican, Monday, March 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky)VATICAN CITY (AP) — Forget all the artistic masterpieces. The most gazed-at item at the Vatican this week will be a humble, copper, two-meter (six-foot) high chimney that will pipe out puffs of smoke to tell the world if there's a new pope.


New pontiff faces raft of challenges, from restoring priesthood to unifying troubled church

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 10:01 AM PDT

VATICAN CITY - The moment Cardinal Albino Luciani learned his colleagues had elected him pope, he responded: "May God forgive you for what you've done." The remark, by the man who became Pope John Paul I, was seen as an expression of humility — but also a commentary on the mammoth task ahead.

Dutch commission on abuse finds Catholic girls were sexually victimized at home, in church

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 08:52 AM PDT

AMSTERDAM - A commission investigating abuse of children linked to Dutch Roman Catholic institutions says girls were sexually abused by members of the clergy in their homes and in church, while they suffered physical abuse and intimidation at the hands of nuns at homes for young women.

How to Run for Pope

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 08:11 AM PDT

As The New York Times puts it, the "art of running for pope ... means never, ever appearing to be running." Obviously, no one rises to top of any organization without ambition, but since humility is also one of the key job qualifications for the Pontiff, it can be tricky to let the other Cardinals know you want the job without letting them know that you really, really want the job. All members of the conclave have been forbidden to talk to the media, or speak out on social media, but even so, publicly pushing for a particular candidate just isn't done.

Cardinals draw lots to settle Vatican guest-house rooms

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 08:11 AM PDT

By Keith Weir VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Before they get down to the business of choosing a new pope this week, the 115 elector cardinals are holding another ballot - drawing lots to decide which room they get in the Vatican guest house that will be their home during the conclave. Some will be disappointed, because the five-storey Santa Martha House inside the walls of Vatican City, has only 106 "suites". Despite the grandiose name, these rooms have just a single bed, bathroom and a small desk space. The nine cardinals who miss out on the suites will have to settle for more spartan single rooms. ...

Bolivia's Morales recommends coca wine to next Pope

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 08:11 AM PDT

VIENNA (Reuters) - Bolivian President Evo Morales suggested on Monday that the next Pope try wine made from coca leaf, something Bolivians have chewed for centuries and can also be used to make cocaine. Morales, himself a former coca leaf farmer who has fought to decriminalize its use by indigenous people, sang its praises at a meeting of the U.N. Commission on Narcotic Drugs and said the crop would be part of his country's drive to industrialize. ...

Factbox: Who, what, where, how of Catholic conclaves

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 08:11 AM PDT

(Reuters) - Roman Catholic Cardinals begin a conclave on Tuesday to elect the Church's 266th pontiff and a successor to Pope Benedict, who abdicated unexpectedly last month. Following are key facts about the conclave - one of the world's oldest and most secret electoral processes. WHO - 115 cardinals who were aged under 80 when Benedict abdicated are participating. Two other eligible cardinals are not attending - one for health reasons, one because of his involvement in a sex scandal. Ninety cardinals aged 80 or over cannot take part. ...

Cardinals count down to conclave with final talks amid debate over manager or pastoral pope

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 06:29 AM PDT

VATICAN CITY - Cardinals gathered for their final day of talks Monday before the conclave to elect the next pope, amid debate over whether the Catholic Church needs more of a manager pope to clean up the Vatican or a pastoral pope who can inspire the faithful at a time of crisis.

What are the chances of an American pope? This time, not zero

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 05:58 AM PDT

What are the prospects of an American being elected pope when 115 cardinals from around the world solemnly enter the frescoed splendor of the Vatican's Sistine Chapel on Tuesday to begin the voting process known as the conclave?

How the Vatican will stop leaks from the papal election

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 03:22 AM PDT

Vatican chamberlain Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone (standing) has the daunting job of keeping the conclave leak-proof.Despite almost letting a fake cardinal crash the pre-conclave, the Vatican is going to great lengths to keep the actual voting top secret


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