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As news spread that the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel was billowing white smoke to signal the election of a new pope, anticipation began to build for the new pontiff's first appearance on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. Here's a quick rundown of what happens after cardinal electors choose a pope.
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The new pope is known for his appeal to the common man, but appears to hold many of the same conservative views as his predecessor.
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Update 4:04PM: The pope has been named. 76-year-old Jorge Bergoglio, a cardinal from Argentina. He has chosen the name Pope Francis I. NPR has the full…