Missouri lawmakers are already expressing their views on the new leader of the Catholic church.
Victor Roberto has more from the state Capitol.
White smoke and ringing bells at the Sistine Chapel indicated that the Catholic Church decided who will be the next pope.
Shortly after the election of the 265th pope, Missouri Catholics are already reacting to the announcement.
German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, who took the name Benedict XVI, was one of the most conservative cardinals.
St. Louis Senator Harry Kennedy says he balances his strong Catholic beliefs with the beliefs of his constituents.
Kennedy says it's too early to predict if the church will become more conservative as a result.
From the state Capitol, I'm Victor Roberto.
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The Catholic church has chosen a new pope has been elected, and Missouri lawmakers are happy about who it is.
Victor Roberto has more from the state Capitol.
The new pope has taken the name Benedict XVI, and he already has some lawmakers excited.
Joseph Ratzinger was one of the most conservative cardinals in the Catholic church...and now he is the new pope.
St. Louis Senator Jon Dolan says he's happy the chuch has chosen a strong leader like pope John Paul II.
Dolan says he tries to balance his own Catholic beliefs with the beliefs of his constituents.
Dolan says it's a joyous day for Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
From the state Capitol, I'm Victor Roberto.
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