Chris Chaberski
New Pope Elected — Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, Now Called Francis I
Jorge Bergoglio, the 76-year-old archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, has been elected as pope. He is the first Latin American to lead the Catholic Church. Bergoglio, who has taken the name Francis I, is also the first Jesuit priest to become pope.
Live Video of the Chimney at the Sistine Chapel — Next Vote Coming Up Soon
Wednesday morning's vote at the papal conclave at the Vatican led to black smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel chimney, meaning no new pope after the cardinals' second vote.
Black Smoke Rises: No New Pope on First Ballot
Tuesday evening, a plume of black smoke rose out of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, signifying that the first round of balloting to elect a new pope had passed without any nominee receiving the necessary two-thirds majority.
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Are You More Likely to Watch UFC if It Features Women? — Sports Survey of the Day
This weekend, at UFC 157, Ronda Rousey (above, left) and Liz Carmouche (right, on mat) will enter the Octagon in UFC's first-ever female matchup. Clearly the MMA organization is looking to expand its audience. Will this move finally get you to tune in?