The tradition of papal conclaves, originating in 1268, has evolved from dramatic and prolonged events, like the first conclave in Viterbo, to more structured and solemn modern processes, yet they remain subjects of great interest and speculation. Despite the changes over centuries, the secretive nature of conclaves persists, with the upcoming election of Pope Francis' successor anticipated to be less contentious but still uncertain. Pope Francis' expressed wish to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore highlights his personal devotion, while the grandeur of papal funerals continues to reflect the pope's significant spiritual and temporal influence.
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President Joe Biden celebrated his 81st birthday on Monday by pardoning two turkeys, Liberty and Bell, in the annual Thanksgiving tradition. During the ceremony, Biden made a joke about the difficulty of getting tickets to a Taylor Swift or Britney Spears concert, but appeared to confuse the two pop stars. The turkeys had to travel over 1,000 miles to Washington D.C. to win their amnesty, and will now be sent to Virginia Tech's "Gobblers Rest" exhibit to live out the rest of their days.
A gay professional dancer was tragically killed in a possible anti-gay hate crime at a gas station in Brooklyn, New York. Surveillance footage shows the victim and his friends vogueing to Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” album before a separate group of men approached them. The NYPD has identified a suspect and is investigating the incident as a possible hate crime, sparking outrage in the LGBTQ+ community and calls for an end to violence against queer people.