An historic event starts March 12, 2013. The Catholic College of Cardinals begins it papal conclave at the Sistine Chapel to elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI. Benedict resigned due to ill health last month, says Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano. On March 13, Jorge Mario Bergoglio became Pope Francis, the first American pontif. The the Catholic Church, in fact many around the world rejoices in the cardinals' election. Parents, educators and homeschool families, if you're looking for activities to explain papal selection process to kids, here are free printable lessons to help.
Papal Conclave Lessons, Printables, Activities for Kids
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