-
Pope Benedict's announcement that he would resign on Feb. 28 2013 came as a shock to many. He is the first Pope to do so since 1415.
-
CBS news article Photo from CNN.com
-
Pope Benedict XVI officially steps down leaving Rome without a Bishop and the Catholic Church without a Pope until a new one is elected.
-
MLive articleCardinals from around the world gathered in Vatican City for the election of a new Pope. AP photo.
-
-
Associated Press article from MLiveArgentine Jorge Bergoglio was elected Pope by his fellow Cardinals. He is the first man to be elected to the position from outside of Europe in more than 1,000 years. He will be known as Pope Francis.