Pope

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  • Pope Benedict XVI announces resignation

    Pope Benedict's announcement that he would resign on Feb. 28 2013 came as a shock to many. He is the first Pope to do so since 1415.

  • Pope Benedict gives last mass

    Pope Benedict gives last mass
    CBS news article Photo from CNN.com

  • Pope steps down

    Pope Benedict XVI officially steps down leaving Rome without a Bishop and the Catholic Church without a Pope until a new one is elected.

  • Conclave held

    Conclave held
    MLive articleCardinals from around the world gathered in Vatican City for the election of a new Pope. AP photo.

  • Pope Francis gives first Sunday mass

    New York Daily News article

  • New Pope elected

    Associated Press article from MLiveArgentine Jorge Bergoglio was elected Pope by his fellow Cardinals. He is the first man to be elected to the position from outside of Europe in more than 1,000 years. He will be known as Pope Francis.