Electing a new pope

Argentina’s Bergoglio chosen as new pope

Argentine Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, a 76-year-old Jesuit, chose the name Francis. He is the first Jesuit pontiff and first from the Americas.

Pope Francis appeared on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica shortly after white smoke signified his election.

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Pope Francis appeared on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica shortly after white smoke signified his election.

Francis blessed the crowd from the balcony.

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Francis blessed the crowd from the balcony.

Onlookers in St. Peter's Square took photos as Francis spoke to the crowd.

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Onlookers in St. Peter's Square took photos as Francis spoke to the crowd.

The massive crowd waved flags and signs as they packed St. Peter’s Square.

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The massive crowd waved flags and signs as they packed St. Peter’s Square.

A woman displayed rosary beads after white smoke billowed from the chimney.

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A woman displayed rosary beads after white smoke billowed from the chimney.

Francis waved to the crowd.

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Francis waved to the crowd.

Tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square to witness the first appearance of the new pope.

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Tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square to witness the first appearance of the new pope.

Pope Francis was seen on a screen as he addressed the crowd.

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Pope Francis was seen on a screen as he addressed the crowd.

A huge crowd watched as the new pope appeared at the balcony.

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A huge crowd watched as the new pope appeared at the balcony.

White smoke emerged from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, in St. Peter's Square.

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White smoke emerged from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, in St. Peter's Square.

The white smoke signaled that a new pope had been selected.

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The white smoke signaled that a new pope had been selected.

Crowds reacted in St. Peter's Square after white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel.

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Crowds reacted in St. Peter's Square after white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel.

Three men reacted as the smoke rose from the chimney.

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Faithful reacted as the smoke rose from the chimney.

A woman cheered as white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel.

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A woman cheered as white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel.

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Neil Bluhm, a major player in the casino industry, has settled on Worcester for a slot machine parlor, the first gambling business proposed for central Massachusetts.

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The state attorney general’s office said that towns can regulate, but not prohibit the centers under state law.

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In a letter asking to be named interim senator, GOP hopeful Gabriel Gomez appeared to contradict his current policy on guns.

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