Pope Benedict XVI took to his popemobile after meeting with President Bush at the White House this morning. The pontiff, who is celebrating his 81st birthday today, rode west beginning around noon on Pennsylvania Ave. through Washington Circle before heading north on Rock Creek Parkway before exiting at Massachusetts Ave. to arrive at the Vatican embassy. A large, enthusiastic crowd of about 10,000 gathered to cheer on the Pope as he rode by, rather swiftly we might add. People waved flags, played and sang music and held large signs welcoming Benedict to the United States. And then it was over almost as quickly as it began. (Sommer Mathis/DCist)
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Lust, greed, and murder, it seems, are a thing of the past, according to the Vatican. Drug use and life-saving genetic experimentation are what's hot, at least according to the updated thou-shall-not list, which Pope Benedict XVI has modernized for today's lifestyle. The Associated Press tells us that among this season's newest sins, environmental sustainability, or lack thereof, made the list. more ›

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As the only 'ist named after a Catholic Saint, we're going to report that yes, folks, there's a new pope in town! White smoke hath issued forth from the conclave of Cardinals, meaning that after just two days of deliberation, a pope has been elected. SFist is sad that the new pope isn't named Francisco and isn't from Assisi (or, for that matter, from here in San Francisco) -- he's Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger and he's from Germany. more ›