What happens when the Pope steps down?

The process of replacing the Pope once he steps down is a simple one. An election is held to determine who the new pope will be known as the “Papal conclave”. This election is a meeting of the” College of Cardinals” (Cardinals being a bishop who watches over a country or nation) assembled to elect a new Bishop of Rome, also known as the Pope. There are three stages of election: the "pre-scrutiny", the "scrutiny", and the "post-scrutiny." The “pre-scrutiny” determines who the nominees are, the “scrutiny” is actually voting for a nominee, and “post-scrutiny” is the count of the ballots. 

Ray J

World Champions

On Sunday, February 3 the Baltimore Ravens took on the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII (Forty Seven) at the Mercedes – Benz SuperDome in New Orleans, Louisiana.  After the Ravens sprinted out to a 28 – 6 lead early in the third quarter a bank of lights suddenly went out and delayed action for over half an hour.  This couldn’t have come at a worse time for the Ravens because when play resumed the 49ers had all the momentum on their side and pulled within 31 – 29.  However, the 49ers would get no closer and the Ravens would hold on for a 34 – 31 victory and bring the Vince Lombardi Championship Trophy back to Baltimore for the second time.  Previously, the Ravens had won Super Bowl XXXV (Thirty – Five) back in 2001.  This time around the Ravens made a fourth down goal line stand in the final two minutes to preserve the victory.  For the first time in Super Bowl history there were two brothers coaching against each other with John Harbaugh leading the Ravens and Jim Harbaugh leading the 49ers.  Personally, as my second favorite team (the Redskins are my first) I am enjoying this because I am well enough to feel the excitement of an area team being World Champions.  The last time the Ravens won the Super Bowl I was in the psych ward at Montgomery General Hospital and don’t remember much about that game.  However, now that I am fully recovered I am able to fully enjoy the Ravens most recent Super Bowl title.
by Kris L.