Unlike the 2005 conclave, there seems to be no dominant ‘frontrunner’ for Pope, among the people who follow this kind of thing. But most knowledgeable observers think this man is the most likely to be the next pope.
Here’s our cheat sheet of a number of other cardinals who are believed to be ‘papabile’, i.e., possible candidates for the papacy.
A Pope has been chosen. More news as we know it.
Late Update: We’ll know who it is in a moment. For now, here’s our list of bios of the top contenders.
Obama tells Senate Dems: You gotta do something about these GOP filibusters.
The co-founder of the new group Republicans For Immigration Reform was, about a year ago, running a pro-Romney super PAC that was slamming Romney’s rivals for supporting amnesty. Things change. Fast. Take a look.
Some background on the new pope, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the archbishop of Buenos Aires.
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Archbishop of Buenos Aires, chosen as Pope.
He has reportedly taken the regnal name Francis I.
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Lot of good Pope stuff above but don’t miss this piece on Obama finally saying enough is enough on the filibuster.