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March 13, 2013 - Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina elected Pope, Choosing the name Pope Francis. His holiness Francis is the first Jesuit Pope.
March 13, 2013 - White Smoke Over Sistine Chapel Means New Pope Elected
March 12, 2013 - Conclave begins - How the Balloting is Scheduled to Occur
February 28, 2013 - Mass of Thanksgiving for the Pontificate of Pope Benedict XVI - Archdiocese of Atlanta
- Archbishop Gregory Homily from the Mass
February 11, 2013 - Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory Statement - Archdiocese of Atlanta
February 10, 2013 - Pope Benedict Declares his renouncing his role as ministry as the Bishop of Rome.
April 2005 - Cardinal Ratzinger elected Pope, Choosing the name Pope Benedict XVI

Georgia Bulletin Coverage

Monday, February 11, 2013

Pope Benedict XVI Announces He Will Resign

US church leaders express surprise, admiration for pope's decision

Citing health reasons, Pope Benedict announces he will resign

Pope Benedict's resignation announcement stuns world leaders

Pope Benedict's resignation will set in motion period of transition
Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Pope to live in Vatican monastery established by Blessed John Paul

Benedict will be prayerful presence in next papacy, spokesman says

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Pope Benedict thanks faithful, asks them to pray for next pope

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Vatican: Pope Shows Signs Of Aging, No Illness

Decision Reflects Pope's Humility, Archbishop Says

Priest At Rome Seminary Reflects On Pope's Legacy

Mass Of Thanksgiving For Pope Benedict

Precedent and sacrifice: Papal decision offers options for future

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Pope Asks Continued Prayers In These 'Unusual' Days For Church

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Between popes: Vatican business continues as usual -- almost

Conclaves: Vatican Library official shares interesting, strange facts

Pope considering last-minute changes to conclave rules, Vatican says

What the church needs now: Synod gives clues to cardinals' priorities
Thursday, February 21, 2013

Age matters: Popes elected as young as 24, as old as 81

In Asia, gratitude for pope's support, hope for reconciliation, vigor
Friday, February 22, 2013

Canonist explains 'rigid, highly formal' rules for electing pope

Pope Benedict changes rituals for new pope's inauguration
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Pope Benedict to be 'pope emeritus' or 'Roman pontiff emeritus'
Tuesday, February 27, 2013

Faithful throw big farewell at pope's last general audience
Monday, March 4, 2013

Prayer and trembling: Cardinals recount experience of conclave
Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Cardinals discuss needs of church but don't set conclave date

Pope Francis Election Articles

Catolicos latinos celebran el nuevo Papa - Univision Atlanta
Catolicos en Atlanta celebran el nuevo Papa - Univision Atlanta
Metro-Atlantans react to naming of new pope - WSB
Jesuits in Atlanta react to new pope - 11 Alive
Historic selection in Rome resonates with metro Atlantans - AJC
Elated Latin Americans in Cobb left 'speechless' after Argentine chosen - MDJ
Georgia Catholics thrilled with selection of Pope Francis - CBS
Local Catholics react to new Pope - CBS
Local Priests Fr. Mike Silloway - CBS
Atlanta Bishop talks papal conclave - Fox Atlanta
Bishop Luis Zamara talks about Pope Francis I - Fox Atlanta
Atlanta Catholics react to new pope - Fox Atlanta
Proud Day for Hispanics - Fox Atlanta
Atlanta Catholics Cheer for Pope Francis - WABE
Cobb Bishop Speaks About Pope Francis - East Cobb Patch
Kennesaw Catholic on New Pope Francis: 'A Fantastic Choice' - KennesawPatch
Metro-Atlantans react to naming of new pope - WSB
Atlanta Bishop talks papal conclave - Fox Atlanta
Atlanta archbishop will provide TV commentary on papal conclave - AJC

Pope Benedict Resignation Articles

Mass celebrated in Atlanta as pope resigns - Times-Herald
New Era Ahead for Atlanta's Catholics: A Talk with Archbishop Wilton Gregory - 90.1 FMWABE
At a recent press conference, Archbishop Gregory talks about the qualities of next pope.
Special Mass Held for Pope in Atlanta - Fox Atlanta
Cobb Catholics bid farewell to Pope Benedict - MDJ
Archbishop Gregory's Homily from Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Benedict XVI
County by County News includes information on Atlanta Archdiocese holding mass for pope - AJC
Atlanta Archdiocese to hold mass to mark pope's retirement - Fox Atlanta
Press Release: 2013.02.26 -Archdiocese of Atlanta Prays for Election of New Pope
Archbishop Gregory talks about the Pope's Resignation with abc-Kabc Los Angeles Radio - MP3
Knights of Columbus calls for pledge to pray using the "Prayer for the Church" composed by Supreme Chaplain, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore.
USCCB Offers Papal Transition Graphics, Prayer Cards, and Bulletin Inserts
Pope Benedict XVI Announces He Will Resign - Georgia Bulletin
Metro Atlantans surprised by Pope's abdication 11 Alive Video
Pope Benedict XVI to abdicate at end of month - 11 Alive
Local Archdiocese to Address Pope Benedict XVI Resignation - Patch Lawrenceville
Atlanta archbishop: pope’s decision shows commitment to church - AJC
DeKalb Catholics surprised by Pope's resignation, speculate about his successor - CrossRoads News
Atlanta archbishop: Pray for ailing pontiff - Marietta Daily Journal
Speak Out: What are Your Thoughts on the Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI? - Patch Lilburn
Local Catholics shocked, saddened by Pope Benedict's resignation - WSB
Atlanta family watches papal transition with multilayered interest 11 Alive
Archbishop Gregory holds press conference to respond to the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI - Video
Pope Benedict's resignation will set in motion period of transition - Georgia Bulletin
Archbishop Gregory reacts to pope resignation - CBS
Archdiocese of Atlanta Reacts to Pope Benedict XVI's Resignation - Patch Hiram