Nobody does it better

For old timers games, it is the Yankees
For the peaceful exchange of political power, it is the USA
For Christmas cheer, it is Rockefeller Center
And for pomp and circumstance, it has to be the Catholic Church and the pageantry of electing a pope.

Today they did just that and the white smoke billowed from the chimney sending smoke signals to the world that HABEMUS PAPEM, we have a pope!

The bands, the uniforms, the setting of St. Peter's square, the Swiss guards in their pantaloons and Viking ship hats, all added to the moment. Anderson Cooper was ready to convert on the spot and two young women from Argentina, were excited as they said over and over  "he is a nice guy".

A little problem with the microphone, but for something that happened only 265 times in the last 2000 years you can forgive them for not having a better sound system.

All and all a great day and bound to do wonders for the sleepy town of Assisi in Italy.

Viva Papa