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The Chair is empty.<\/p>\n

It is a somber day for all Catholics. \u00a0As the doors to the papal residence closed and we got our last glimpse of our Pontiff, we are left with the memory of a truly great man. \u00a0And now we must reside in limbo until we see the white smoke billow up from the Sistine, and are strengthened again in knowing that we have a shepherd. \u00a0Rather than bog you down with my reflections upon this momentous occasion, or start placing bets on who will be elected; I will leave you with the words of a beautiful man.<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JF7NouT1CDY<\/a>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"