Lot of growth out there. Its been a very long time since that has actually burned. So right now were trying to be cautious, protect what we can and control where the fire is spreading to. Reporter 100 houses are at risk. While the fires come close, so far it hasnt destroyed any homes. You know, the first thought you have is, what should i pack . Even though, you know, its not like theres a flood coming toward me, i have a while to think about it, you freeze up wondering what do you do . Whats the most precious thing to take with you . Reporter paul seman lives five miles from the frontline but fears if the winds shift his home could end up in the fires path. Like the yosemite fire, they say its 10 , 20 out, but it keeps getting bigger. 20 of what, right . Thats whats scary. Reporter were back here live. You can see that thick smoke and flames are actually burning just beyond these trees. Now, in addition to the homes that are at risk, there are also some important infrastructure thats
Sean omalley took the time to sit alone in prayer. One by one, the cardinals walked down the aisle before taking individual oaths to obey the rules of the conclave, which demand the utmost secrecy. If they ever break their silence, they risk excommunication. Cardinal dolan, now thought to be a considerable contender, gave a final radio dispatch from rome before heading into conclave himself. Its a unique, special morning. I never thought id be doing what im about to do. Reporter the last words well hear from him for a while. Extra omenes. Reporter everyone out, and with that, the doors closed, the work of choosing a pope would truly begin. Theres a sanctity in the air that theyre trying to see who does it belong to, among these 115 cardinals . Who is the person who is holy . And thats the toughest judgement of all. And when the world sees white smoke, inside the Sistine Chapel the dean of cardinals will ask the newly elected pope if he accepts the result. And if he does, he is from tha
Catholics around the world. He started it with meeting with meeti meeting Pope Benedict the 16 td. Lauren green is live with more for us. This is the most exciting day. We made the comment it is sunny this morning. Yesterday we were waiting for the white smoke it was raining and pouring and frenching. Pope francis made an appearance. Theres a lot of ex ub brakes because of that. Let me bring in father melcher. Before we knew anything about the conclave now we have pope francis. Hes a series of first a first from the Southern Hemisphere the first from america the first jesuwit he is the first pope francis. Because there are so many unprecedented situations i was shocked. I looked around i said who is this guy . Whaerd the word in latin. There are only two georges, george pell and hojorge. He appeared on the balcony all of us rushed to look at him and to welcome him cheering and the crowds were going wild. The parps were saying talking about the odds makers they had their favorites and l
Other at meals and in sleeping quarters. Live in vatican city, randall pinkston, back to you. Thank you. The cardinals wont vote again today. Allen pizzey takes us inside the Sistine Chapel to explain how the ballot process works. Reporter voting is a three stage process. One would be [ indiscernible ] filling out the ballots, the second is the voting and the third is to take it up and to place ones vote individually in a golden chalice on the altar and then we go back to our seats. Reporter is it true you disguise your handwriting so no one will know who you vote for . Dont think about that. Its a myth as far as i know. Reporter votes are cast in front of michelangelos fresco of the last judgment an elaborate timeconsuming process. Three cardinals count, three others check the count. Ballots and notes are burned in a special stove, a second stove using chemicals to produce black smoke if no pope is elected and white smoke when theres a winner. Allen pizzey, cbs news, vatican city. Unt
Ahe ahead. There will be another incredible moment thursday morning, when pope francis travels to gondolfo to spend some time with pope ameritus benedict. Its been nearly 600 years since theres been an opportunity for popes meet face to face about. While we still have you, a pivotal time for pope francis across the world. Very in touch with people. How can he reinspire catholics across the world . A lot of those who follow the vatican here and who know pope francis say thats exactly one of the strong suits and why he may be indeed the next pope. Its hes known as a man whos of the people. Whos spent time inspiring the faithful and growing the faithful. Growing the number of people who show up in the pews on sunday. Hes humble, known as a champion of the poor. All the quality they say they need in their church right now. Very interesting time ahead. Jay gray reporting live from rome. The first pope in history to choose the name francis, in this case, reference to st. Francis of assisi. H