New Pope Elected - Pope Benedict XVI

A new Pope was just annouced at about 16:42 GMT..... From Germany. He has taken on the name of Pope Benedict XVI ( the 16th ). Addressing the crowd at St. Peter's square as this is being written.

Joseph Ratzinger of Germany has been elected the 265th pontiff today by the College of Cardinals. He was announced as tens of thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square. He has chosen the name Benedict XVI, the Vatican announced. The announcement came shortly after white smoke rose from the Vatican chimney and bells rang to announce that a new pope had been selected. - CNN

Long live the new Pope. We hope his message of peace does not fall on deaf ears !!