White smoke flowed from the chimneys of the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new pope by cardinals in Vatican City.
In addition to the 50,000 people celebrating at St. Peter's Square, citizens from around the word react to the election of a new pope.
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Al Stover is the Eagle Life editor for the Easterner newspaper and a writer for Rant Sports’ Mixed Martial Arts section.
He is a journalism major at Eastern Washington University and has interviewed characters like cage fighters, drag queens and paranormal investigators.
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On Monday Pope Benedict XVI announced that he would retire at the end of February, citing his advanced age and failing strength.
As soon as the announcement was made, the social media site Twitter exploded with hateful, often profane messages, many of them calling for the aging pontiff's death.
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Thanks Martin! I appreciate the kudos. I guess twisted minds work alike.
Paul- Thanks for taking the time to read the post and especially for your comment! I certainly agree...
Fabulous article, thank you Bruce! Major points for working Douglas Adams in.
Well, I’m flattered you think so, but frankly that was all “off the cuff” as it were. I just hate t...
Ok, so… The reason Ehrman’s reason fails is because he’s using reason? Isn’t this a bit li...
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Tiffany McCallen | Mar 13, 2013 | 4:46pm
Thanks, Al, for this Storify collation! I love how that tool captures moments in time. Fascinating.
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