Papal inauguration
The Vatican decides upon a new pope
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Quarter of cardinals in #conclave are Italian; 5% of Catholics r Italian. The Vatican's power imbalance: #reuterspope http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BFFYUjECIAAqesN.jpg
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The secret conclave to choose a new pope follows a ritual dating to the 13th century, when papal elections could last for years and some cardinals died during the gruelling process.
The term conclave comes from the Latin for "with a key" and refers to the practice of locking cardinals away from the world's prying eyes to allow them to choose a new pope without outside interference.
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A cardinal holds his cap as he arrives at the Synod Hall at the Vatican March 8, 2013. REUTERS/Max Rossi
Final preparations for the cardinals on Monday ahead of the conclave.
"This afternoon they have off, there'll be some packing, maybe some haircuts, and some other things that they'll do and then tomorrow morning beginning at seven o'clock, we will see this procession of cars, or some are walking with luggage and they'll move into Santa Martha, the residence."
Father Thomas Rosica, Vatican Press Secretary, said on Monday. -
Read all about it! The frontrunners, compromise candidates, and "possibles" in tomorrow's #conclave #ReutersPope http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BFGZPQsCYAAMeAR.jpg
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Video: Daily schedule for the 2013 Conclave [Rome Reports] -
Reuters photographers Dylan Martinez (R) and Tony Gentile test a 1200-1700mm super-telephoto zoom lens, trained on the balcony of Saint Peter's Basilica where a new pope will appear after his election, a day before the beginning of the conclave at the Vatican March 11, 2013. REUTERS/Chris Helgren
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The Wall Street Journal's online graphics desk maps changing Catholic demographics worldwide, and documents the changing composition of papal conclaves since 1900. Check it out here. -
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1st reading at cardinals' Mass will be proclaimed by Anthony Hollowell, seminarian at NAC from Arch Indianapolisby Catholic News Svc via twitter 3/12/2013 8:41:05 AM -
St Peter's Basilica in Rome has the same capacity as Arsenal's Emirates Stadium. 60,000+ people. #conclave #popeby Imelda Flattery via twitter 3/12/2013 8:46:41 AM -
The vast marble cathedral of St Peter's Basilica is standing room only as Cardinal Angelo Sodano calls for unity in the Church.
Crowds of nuns, faithful and tourists crowd the side aisles, some praying quietly, some straining to take photos of the mass.
The sound of the homily is broadcast out around St. Peter's Square, the iconic hub of Vatican city, metres from where cardinals will later choose the man to lead the Church of 1.2 billion. -
This is how the new pope will be announced in Latin:
''Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum: habemus Papam!'' Eminentissimum ac reverendissimum dominum, dominum (first name of new pope in Latin), Sanctae Romanae Ecclesiae Cardinalem (last name of new pope but not in Latin), qui sibi nomen imposuit (name new pope has chosen for himself).
Some cardinals share a name, like John, or Ioannem in Latin-- so it won't be clear who has been chosen until the surname is read out. But if the pope does not share a first name with other cardinals, we should have a clear clue who he is when his first name is read out in Latin. -
Voices from St. Peter's Square
Francesca Simioni, 25, a member of a Rome Catholic students organisation that had travelled together to the pre-conclave mass at St Peter's Basilica, said it was important for the new pope to be close to the people.
"I believe that most importantly, the pope must be a man of faith who can give an imagine of show a Church that is able to listen," Simioni said as she queued in St. Peter's Square to hear the service.
"He must be able to understand the daily life of people and create a Church of unity, one that doesn't elevate privilege but brings all people together."
"This Church has had so many scandals. This is a chance to go back to the truth of the gospel. It's a historic moment for reconversion and confirming the faith. For that reason I am not anxious."
Andrea Michieli, 22, of the same organisation but from the Veneto region, agreed.
"It's not an anxious moment but a moment of great hope. The first thing the Church should do is return to the lives of the people, instead of losing itself in theology. The new pope should give a young image of the Church so everyone sees the Church is not just the Curia."
Michieli said he favoured Cardinal Ravasi for the next pope because of his great cultural learning. -
Cardinal Sodano's calls for unity in the Church and a generous pope are among Mass highlights live on http://reut.rs/NewPope #ReutersPopeby antonella.ciancio via twitter 3/12/2013 10:22:04 AM
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Pink Smoke Protest
Women priest advocates are in Rome and are preparing to let off "pink smoke" to draw attention to the lack of women's voices in the conclave and in Vatican decision-making.
"During his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI used his power to take significant steps backwards for women. The current old boys club has left our church reeling from scandal, abuse, sexism, and oppression. The newly elected pope will have a profound opportunity to offer healing to our broken Church," says Erin Saiz Hanna, Executive Director of the Women's Ordination Conference, in a statement. -
Sign of peace concluded. Communion is beginning.by Dennis Coday via twitter 3/12/2013 10:32:18 AM -
Pilgrims, some wearing Vatican flag, join in the cardinal's singing broadcast on screens below St Peter's #conclave #reuterspopeby Naomi O'Leary via twitter 3/12/2013 3:48:07 PM
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Religion News Service ran a "Sweet Sistine" poll, where it asked its readers who the next pope will be. Here are the results (photo credit RNS)
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Reuters photographer Dylan Martinez in St Peter's Square http://www.repubblica.it/esteri/2013/03/12/foto/un_mega_teleobbiettivo_per_fotografare_il_nuovo_papa-54393614/ via @repubblicait #ReutersPopeby ReutersLJucca via twitter 3/12/2013 3:59:23 PM -
According to the RNS poll, Cardinal John Onaiyekan of Nigeria defeated Cardinal Marc Oullet of Canada, with Onaiyekan winning 54% of votes, compared to Oullet's 46%.
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Cardinal Roger Mahony, petitioned not to attend, just said the Latin oath to judge well and keep secrecy #reuterspope #conclaveby Naomi O'Leary via twitter 3/12/2013 4:00:34 PM
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Il cardinale di Napoli Sepe ha appena giurato #reuterspopeby napoliurbanblog via twitter 3/12/2013 4:06:40 PM -
Cardinal Scola of Milan, one of the favorites has just sworn #reuterspopeby napoliurbanblog via twitter 3/12/2013 4:08:30 PM
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Cardinals queue to swear oath on Gospel, pronoucing the Latin like French, Italian, Spanish etc according to mothertongue #reuterspopeby Naomi O'Leary via twitter 3/12/2013 4:16:32 PM
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Huge cheer from a group of American pilgrims as New York's Cardinal Dolan takes his oath #conclave #reuterspopeby Naomi O'Leary via twitter 3/12/2013 4:22:09 PM
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Filipino pilgrims armed with stools and bin bags to keep dry cheer as Cardinal 'Chito' Tagle says oath #conclave #reuterspopeby Naomi O'Leary via twitter 3/12/2013 4:25:49 PM
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Maria Dasdores Paz, a Brazilian nun who attended the Mass in Rome, summed it up well: "He must be a great pastor with a big heart, and also have the capacity to confront the Church's problems, which are very great. Every day there seem to be more".
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"Extra omnes" has been pronounced. Assistants now leaving Sistine Chapel #conclave #reuterspopeby Naomi O'Leary via twitter 3/12/2013 4:32:28 PM
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READER COMMENT: Good luck Cardinal 'Chito' Tagle #conclave #reuterspope -
I see Monsignor Glanswein, the pope emeritus' secretary known as 'Gorgeous George', leaving the Sistine Chapel #conclave #reuterspopeby Naomi O'Leary via twitter 3/12/2013 4:34:31 PM
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As cardinals took their places in the #conclave, gathered pilgrims with Vatican flags watched on screens #reuterspope http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BFLjsZ6CQAEd2bP.jpg
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People in Saint Peter's Square shelter from rain as they watch a live television screen showing the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City, March 12, 2013. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini
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Voices from St. Peter's Square
Monsignor J. Brian Bransfield, associate general secretary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops: "This goes back to the time when Jesus gave the keys of the kingdom to St Peter 2000 years ago. What we're about to witness is an echo with a distinct connection to Jesus."
"The hunger is gathering again. It's just not the faithful, people are hungry for the faithfulness of God."
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Saint Peter's Square waiting for the smoke from the Sistine Chapel to 12.00 #reuterspope #conclave #popeby napoliurbanblog via twitter 3/13/2013 9:57:28 AM
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Cardinal Tauran here to announce to the world the name of the new #pope #reuterspope #conclave http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BFOrjMNCAAAihcf.jpg
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Voices from St Peter's Square
Thomas Miller, German pilgrim, says he does not expect a successful vote today.
"I expected that the first vote would not produce a result and I don't expect to see white smoke until tomorrow."
Austrian pilgrim Rebecca Roberts says: "Nobody expected him to be chosen yesterday, it was a foregone conclusion, but I wouldn't be surprised if by this afternoon they make their minds up."
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People in Saint Peter's Square react as they watch a live television screen on March 12, 2013. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
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Urns where votes are placed by Roman Catholic cardinals jn the conclave at the Sistine Chapel, in a picture released by Osservatore Romano at the Vatican March 12, 2013.
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In the rain from St Peter's Square
Kristian Brink, 21, student of history and archaeology at La Sapienza university, skipping classes to come to witness smoke. She says she will be here every day, from Denmark. She was wearing a danish flag over his shoulders.
"I'm excited to see what is going to happen. It is my first conclave. It's the biggest thing for me, all my family and friends know and they all want to be here, I am the only lucky one."
"It's important to have a pope who is interested in youth, and working more with the parishes. A pope from another continent would be good, not always from Europe. I support the Filipino one, Antonio Tagle. He is also young."
"The problem is partly the people of today, but also of the church, the highest part of the hierarchy is so conservative. A further development of the second Vatican Council would be good."
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Umbrellas flock to wet St. Peter's Square waiting forsmoke. Weather was gorgeous the day of Benedict's farewell...I'm just sayin'..:-)by Susan Ormiston via twitter 3/13/2013 10:22:02 AM -
@RaiNews24 reporting Father Lombardi to hold extraordinary briefing at 1200 GMT. #conclave #ReutersPopeby antonella.ciancio via twitter 3/13/2013 11:17:09 AM
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US nun, 29, sweetly said Church persecuted by media for non-materialistic msg world finds uncomfortable #conclave #reuterspopeby Naomi O'Leary via twitter 3/13/2013 11:18:01 AM
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Black smoke rises from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel indicating no decision has been made after the first voting session on the second day of the election of a new pope, at the Vatican, March 13, 2013. REUTERS/Tony Gentile
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A faithful holds a rosary while waiting for smoke to rise from a chimney on top of the Sistine Chapel during the second day of voting for the election of a new pope, at the Vatican March 13, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard
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