With Blessing, Pope Shows an Openness to Other Faiths

Pope Francis will visit his predecessor at the papal retreat at Castel Gandolfo next Saturday in a historic encounter that brings together the new pope and the first pope to resign in six centuries, the Vatican said in an announcement that outlines theAt 76, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio is one of the oldest popes in history at the time of his election. But there are reasons his fellow cardinals may see this as a good thing.At 76, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio is one of the oldest popes in history at the time of his election. But there are reasons his fellow cardinals may see this as a good thing.Artuso Pastry shop in the Bronx, which was known for its Pope Benedict XVI cookies, has been quick to offer up cookies bearing Pope Francis's picture.VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Saturday offered a silent blessing to an audience of journalists and other news media workers,

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