<p> White smoke, giant bells signal Catholic church has new pope </p>< br />

<p>2013-03-14 01:18:58 GMT+7 (ICT) </p><br /> <p>VATICAN CITY (BNO NEWS) -- Thousands of faithful erupted in cheers Wednesday evening as white smoke rose from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, signaling that Roman Catholic cardinals have elected a new pope. The identity of the 266th pontiff was not immediately known.<br /></p><br /><p>The white smoke emerged at approximately 7:07 p.m. local time on Wednesday, followed moments later by the ringing of the giant bells of St Peter's Basilica. The identity of the new pope is expected to be announced within the hour when a cardinal appears on the balcony over St Peter's Square.<br /></p> <p>

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It's all an illusion follow the Buddha !

So it's Pope Kirchner!

A.K.A. Pope Francis I of Buenos Aires.

Edited March 13, 201313 yr by Chicog

Jorge Mario Bergoglio aka Pope Frank. Good idea to have an Italian middle name.

The Vatican is one hell of a massive Spirit House - I wonder if he drinks red Fanta ?

He doesn't look too with it. Hope he lasts longer than John Paul I.

Edited March 13, 201313 yr by wooloomooloo

Good to see they've gone for a bit of youthful exuberance.

Wonder what Jesus makes about all this pontificial nonsense - no sack cloth and ashes here. Resurrect Saint JP2.

He was working the crowd alright.

I heard Pope Benedict resigned due to his desire to relive his Hitler Youth.

quality formatting, did the news break hard on the heels of the seal on a bottle of sangsom?

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/14/world/europe/cardinals-elect-new-pope.html?_r=0

VATICAN CITY — With a puff of white smoke from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and to the cheers of thousands of rain-soaked faithful, a gathering of Catholic cardinals picked a new pope from among their midst on Wednesday — choosing the cardinal from Argentina, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the first leader of the church ever chosen from South America.

After the Argentinians get now the Vatican for some time, they will let go, at least in the moment from the Falklands!?

After the Argentinians get now the Vatican for some time, they will let go, at least in the moment from the Falklands!?

All the UK's forces are busy. Much better to send Abu Qatada on a benefits to work scheme to the Falklands.

YouTube his tirades against the Argentine infidel, and we'll be sorted. Work to your strengths.

please continue:

Cardinals pick first Latin American pontiff, Pope Francis

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/625840-cardinals-pick-first-latin-american-pontiff-pope-francis/

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