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First round of Vatican voting: Black smoke says no pope yet
The cardinals took their first vote today for a new pope, but black smoke billowing above the Vatican's Sistine Chapel signaled the cardinals have not yet reached a majority.
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Africa Monitor Why an African pope might not signal change of course for the church
There have been popes from Africa before and Catholicism on the continent is currently characterized by deep social conservatism.
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Pope Benedict bids emotional farewell
Amidst tens of thousands of supporters, Pope Benedict used his final weekly general audience to say goodbye. His resignation will become official at 8 p.m. Thursday. He will reside in the papal summer home for a couple of months before moving on to a quiet retirement in the Vatican Gardens. In the meantime, the Church's cardinals will pick a successor.
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Bringing morality to Wall Street
Groups push not only for stronger regulation of Wall Street banks, but a greater emphasis on ethical business practices.
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