Pope Francis: Jubilation as cardinals elect humble Argentine next pontiff
The atmosphere on St. Peter’s Square was filled with nervous and excited anticipation as we waited for a cardinal to reveal the new Pope’s identity.
Festive crowds brave rain in St. Peter’s Square; Papal conclave schedule
This morning at 9am, crowds had already braved steady rain to gather at St. Peter’s Square – even though white smoke wasn’t expected that morning.
Pope Benedict says goodbye, but not farewell
On the day of Pope Benedict XVI’s final general audience, among the tens of thousands of faithful there were smiling faces and a few tears, not from sorrow but from emotion.