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- Conclave to elect next pope opens amid uncertainty
- Christian Slater joins ABC's Kyle Killen drama pilot
- Cardinals head to conclave, Church beset by woes
- Factbox: Statistics on the pontificate of Pope Benedict
- You Can't Keep Christian Slater Down
- As papal conclave begins, friends reflect on Canadian's rise through church ranks
- Heavy workload awaits next pope; church in turmoil
- Black or white smoke, did they pick a pope?
- New pontiff faces raft of challenges, from restoring priesthood to unifying troubled church
- Dutch commission on abuse finds Catholic girls were sexually victimized at home, in church
- How to Run for Pope
- Cardinals draw lots to settle Vatican guest-house rooms
- Bolivia's Morales recommends coca wine to next Pope
- Factbox: Who, what, where, how of Catholic conclaves
- Cardinals count down to conclave with final talks amid debate over manager or pastoral pope
- What are the chances of an American pope? This time, not zero
- How the Vatican will stop leaks from the papal election
| Conclave to elect next pope opens amid uncertainty Posted: 11 Mar 2013 05:14 PM PDT
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| Christian Slater joins ABC's Kyle Killen drama pilot Posted: 11 Mar 2013 04:46 PM PDT
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| Cardinals head to conclave, Church beset by woes Posted: 11 Mar 2013 04:07 PM PDT
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| 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
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| 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. |
| 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
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