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No Pope Chosen After 2 More Papal Conclave Votes
The princes of the Roman Catholic Church entered the Sistine Chapel for a second day Wednesday to try and decide on a new pope to replace Benedict XVI, but failed again in their morning round of voting to pick a man for the job.
Cardinals Begin Conclave To Choose Next Pope; No Consensus On 1st Vote
As thousands waited in a cold night rain in St. Peter’s Square, the cardinals signaled Tuesday they had failed on their first attempt to find a leader for the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics and their troubled church.
‘Killing Jews Is Worship’ Ad Campaign Rolled Out On SF Muni Buses
A controversy has been re-ignited this week as ten new ads go up on San Francisco Muni buses containing quotes used by terrorists.
Cardinals, Including SF’s Levada, Set Tuesday For Start Of Pope Vote
The Vatican said Friday that cardinals gathered in Rome to elect a new pope would begin the actual election process, known as the papal conclave, on Tuesday.
Former SF Archbishop Prepares For Conclave To Select New Pope
The former Archbishop of San Francisco, William Levada, was among the cardinals in Vatican City Thursday preparing to be locked inside the Sistine Chapel for the conclave to choose the successor to Pope Benedict XVI.
Ex-SF Archbishop: Cardinal Tainted In Sex Abuse Scandal Should Help Select New Pope
A prominent member of the US Catholic hierarchy who will take part in the selection of the next pope says retired Los Angeles Cardinal Roger Mahony should also participate in the process.
Vallejo Football Coach Fired After Whistleblowing Sues For Wrongful Termination
A Catholic high school football coach who was fired in connection with a hazing incident has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the school and the Catholic Diocese of Sacramento.
California Bill Would Remove Tax Break For Boy Scouts Over Gay Exclusions
A state lawmaker has introduced a bill that would allow California to strip the tax exempt status from youth groups, including the Boy Scouts of America, if they have policies that exclude gay members.
Court Says California Prisons May Have To Hire Wiccan Chaplain
California prisons hire full-time chaplains and spiritual leaders to serve Catholic, Muslim, Jewish, Protestant and Native American inmates.
Pope’s Resignation For ‘The Good Of The Church’ Says SF Archbishop
Declaring that he lacks the strength to do his job, Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday he will resign Feb. 28 – becoming the first pontiff to step down in 600 years. His decision sets the stage for a mid-March conclave to elect a new leader for a Roman Catholic Church in deep turmoil.
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