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The Roman Catholic Church has announced that Pope Francis was rushed to a hospital and will be admitted to the hospital.

In case you missed the ACTUAL WHITE SMOKE being emitted today deeming the new Pope, Jorge Bergoglio, the 76-year-old of Buenos Aires, Argentina, now known as Francis I. We've got the actual video here:

If you're not a practicing Catholic, you may be unfamiliar with the lengthy process that is selecting a new Pope. This video explains it all, very clearly for the rest of us.

This week at the Vatican in Rome, cardinals from around the world are convening to elect the next pope, which could happen any day now. Who is most likely to succeed Pope Benedict XIV? As of now, there is no clear favorite, but a few cardinals have emerged as the top choices in various betting markets.

Saturday Night Live doesn't often tackle religion, but when it rains, it pours! You may have already seen the instantly viral 'Djesus Uncrossed,' but have you seen the fake advertisement for a service that assists Popes with their retirement plans? It manages to combine relevant comedy with a spot-on commercial parody, effectively killing two SNL birds with one stone. Check it out below.

For the first time in nearly 600 years, the head of the Catholic Church is resigning. Pope Benedict XVI announced the decision in Latin in Rome early Monday morning.