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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Sts. Peter and Paul elementary was to close, will instead be re-organized, re-named for Pope John Paul II

Sunday, March 17, 2013  St. Anthony of Padua, on Midland Avenue, the only Syracuse church with a Spanish-language mass

Friday, March 15, 2013  "Trending on CNY Central" is a compilation of the most clicked on stories and most watched videos of the week. We’ve also included a few top stories you may have missed.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Reaction to the new Pope continues to pour in across the world and right here in Central New York.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The Catholic church has chosen a new pope. White smoke is rising over the Vatican City, signaling that a new pope has been elected. Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 76, of Argentina was named as pope. He is the first pontiff from South America.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Cardinals have set Tuesday as the start date for the conclave to elect the next pope

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A celebration Mass will be held in thanksgiving for Pope Benedict XVI at 12:10pm in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse on Thursday, February 28, the Pope’s last official day before his resignation.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Conversations during the Saint Marianne Cope Canonization ceremonies in October included talk of  the frail appearance of Pope Benedict XVI.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Bishop Robert Cunningham told reporters Monday morning that Pope Benedict's retirement was "an act of courage on his part to recognize his physical abilities are declining."

Monday, February 11, 2013  Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday that he would resign Feb. 28 - the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years. The decision sets the stage for a conclave to elect a new pope before the end of March.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Authorities say a central New York man has died after being run over by the garbage truck he was operating

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Hasbro says it will soon reveal a gender-neutral Easy-Bake Oven after meeting with a New Jersey girl who started a campaign calling on the toy maker to make one that appeals to all kids.

Sunday, October 21, 2012  Canonization Day: Matt’s Memo

Saturday, October 13, 2012  A pilgrimage heading to Rome for the canonization of Mother Marianne Cope makes a stop in Syracuse.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  A little taste of Louisiana has come to Destiny USA, courtesy of a fast food chain that is growing nationwide.