Despite the pomp and ceremony of the cardinals entering conclave, black smoke poured from the Sistine Chapel chimney on the first day of voting, signifying the cardinals had not chosen a new pope.
Despite the pomp and ceremony of the cardinals entering conclave, black smoke poured from the Sistine Chapel chimney on the first day of voting, signifying the cardinals had not chosen a new leader of the Catholic Church.
Pope Benedict XVI leaves Vatican City. He will become Cardinal Ratzinger again in retirement.
Pope Benedict XVI leaves Vatican City. He will become Cardinal Ratzinger again in retirement.
Pope Benedict XVI greets his cardinals for the last time as pontiff, beginning a quiet final day as leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics.
Pope Benedict XVI greets his cardinals for the last time as pontiff, beginning a quiet final day as leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics.
Pope Benedict XVI shocked Catholics around the world by announcing he would resign on Feb. 28.
Pope Benedict XVI shocked Catholics around the world by announcing he would resign on Feb. 28.
