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With pigtails is still on my dresser. I was confirmed and attended ccd and still have the ccd books. But as i watch today, i heard priests and others who know pope francis describe him as humble and open to new ideas. And in part, they said that because of the name he has chosen, francis, no other pope has done that. He could have chosen the name for Saint Francis of xavier, one of the first jess wits, but i like to think he chose in honor of assisi, a man who is humble and loves animals. It should be noted assisi was never ordained as a priest. Saint francis claimed that the voice of god came...

Becomes the first pope in centuries to resign. And hes leaving behind a vatican really at a cross roads. The Catholic Church facing difficult challenges and also opportunities as it moves forward. Now, as i say, usually when theres a transition and weve covered it so many times, well, not so many times, but the last one i was here, and that was because a pope died. John paul ii died after living his last years infirmed and in visible pain. Now we have a transition, we have a living pope. Youre not watching a funeral before the next pope is elected. Youre not watching the worlds heads of state ...

And appointed its emir is the leadership in the organization. That new message comes on this day. The first publication of the satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo, since the attack hit the newsstands this morning. We visited stands around the city and they were sold out. Dozens of people stuck at these keyiosks waiting to get their copies but many muslims in france were offended that the caricature of the Prophet Muhammad is on the cover and folks took offense in many other nations as well. Authorities here in france tell us that 54 people have been detained for defending or glorifying terrorism...

Iraqi troops optimistic they can drive isis out and soon. Lets talk. Live in the cnn newsroom. Good morning and Merry Christmas. Im Carol Costello live from Columbus Circle in manhattan. Can you believe how warm it is along thes coast . There is not much happening out here, i know. But the weather is so bizarre we decided to take the first part of our blog outside. People cant believe its 66 because weve already broken the record in new york city. In central park, 66 degrees. That is a 25 Degrees Higher than average. Temperatures like this have not been seen in 33 years. The citys last record ...

Disrespectful and have hurt them, and for that i am tremendously sorry. Dana senator franken offering an apology expressing sorrow for his past behavior. Doug mckelway at the white house, but first, mike emanuel on capitol hill. What more did senator franken say to reporters i . Harris good afternoon, dana. Al franken continued his apologies, promised to be accountable. Looking to regain the trust of his constituents. This is been a shock, and extremely humbling. I am embarrassed. I feel ashamed. What i am going to do, i am going to start my job. Im going to go back to work. Speak of the key s...