Influx of pilgrims putting strain on Italy

I think the best, most amusing part of this storyis the line by Archbishop Piero Marini

In a departure from ancient ritual, the announcement of a new pope – traditionally signaled by white smoke – would be driven home by the ringing of bells. In the past, a muddled color of smoke had caused confusion.

“This way even journalists will know,” said Archbishop Piero Marini, the master of papal liturgical ceremonies.

Heh.