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John Thavis, right, was recently interviewed by Patricia Thomas of APTN TV. Thavis, of Bemidji, wrote the New York Times bestseller, “The Vatican Diaries,” and is serving as an expert for ABC News this week as cardinals gather in Rome to vote on a new pope. Submitted Photo

From Minnesota to Rome: Bemidji resident sees conclave up close

ROME – With the announcement of Pope Francis Wednesday, Bemidji resident John Thavis is in Rome as an on-air commentator for ABC News during the conclave. “Wow. The first Jesuit...

news / local Wed, Mar 13, 2013 - 11:45pm

Students at St. Philip's School assembled in the social hall Wednesday afternoon to watch the announcement of newly elected Pope Francis. Courtesy of Robb Naylor

Rev. Craig Vasek of St. Phillips Catholic Church: ‘Nobody should have discounted him’

BEMIDJI – Stupefied was the word used by Rev. Craig Vasek of St. Philip's Catholic Church Wednesday to explain his initial reaction to the announcement of the new pope. Cardinal...

news / local Wed, Mar 13, 2013 - 11:27pm