From the Glory of the Olive #2 Benedict XVI it is!!
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By Philip Pullella and Crispian Balmer
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Conservative German cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected on Tuesday as leader of the world's 1.1 billion Roman Catholics, in a controversial choice to succeed Pope John Paul II.
Ratzinger, 78, the Church's 265th pontiff, will take the name of Benedict XVI. He is expected to defend John Paul's strict orthodox legacy and reject changes in Catholic doctrine. The white-haired new pope appeared on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica soon after his election by cardinals, smiling broadly and greeting tens of thousands of cheering faithful.
"I entrust myself to your prayers," he said as the crowd chanted "Papa! Papa! Papa!" and waved umbrellas and flags.
Benedict's election by a conclave meeting in the Vatican's frescoed Sistine Chapel was signaled by white smoke from the chapel chimney and the tolling of the bells of St. Peter's
By Philip Pullella and Crispian Balmer
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Conservative German cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected on Tuesday as leader of the world's 1.1 billion Roman Catholics, in a controversial choice to succeed Pope John Paul II.
Ratzinger, 78, the Church's 265th pontiff, will take the name of Benedict XVI. He is expected to defend John Paul's strict orthodox legacy and reject changes in Catholic doctrine. The white-haired new pope appeared on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica soon after his election by cardinals, smiling broadly and greeting tens of thousands of cheering faithful.
"I entrust myself to your prayers," he said as the crowd chanted "Papa! Papa! Papa!" and waved umbrellas and flags.
Benedict's election by a conclave meeting in the Vatican's frescoed Sistine Chapel was signaled by white smoke from the chapel chimney and the tolling of the bells of St. Peter's
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