A Quick Conclave
Habemus Papam. We have a new Pope.
Tuesday evening in Rome, after just two days of deliberation, a plume of white smoke filtered from the Sistine Chapel, bells rang, and the tens of thousands gathered outside St. Peter's Basilica greeted the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, favored by many as one of the most-likely papal contenders, was elected the new pontiff and chose the name Pope Benedict XVI. He becomes the first German pope in nearly 1,000 years.
My thoughts on the new pope tomorrow.
Now I'll move on to other events...this week's American Idol performance night. It's either Scott or Anthony who'll be going home. I missed both performances since tennis ended 4PM and I had to go home, but I was able to watch Constantine (eww!) and Carrie in the lounge. Did you see Constantine and his eyelinered face? I hated it! If Scott or Anthony doesn't go home this week, it should be him! Down with Constantine Maroulis! Btw, my favorite performances this week were from Vonzell, Bo and Carrie.