CNN 5 Things 5 Good Things: A Second Grade Conclave Elected a Kid Pope
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May 10, 2025 
Join Erica Hill, CNN anchor and correspondent, as she shares heartwarming stories and pressing challenges from across the globe. Discover how a second-grade conclave in Georgia playfully elected a 'Kid Pope' named David. Hill also discusses her report from Venice, highlighting innovative engineering efforts to combat rising sea levels. You'll meet Chewy, a rescued Shih Tzu who found joy at a Texas senior center, and hear about the inspiring 2025 National Teacher of the Year. Plus, enjoy touching mom advice from listeners just in time for Mother's Day!
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Kid Pope Elected by Second Graders
- Second graders in Georgia held their own secret ballot papal conclave mirroring the Vatican event.
- Seven-year-old Pope David was elected and celebrated with traditional white smoke and a Pope Mobile golf cart ride.
Venice's Engineering Marvel and Risks
- Venice is an engineering marvel built on sticks driven into lagoon floors over 1,000 years ago.
- Though sinking and facing rising seas, Venice can still be preserved with innovative engineering solutions.
MOSE Gates Guard Venice Floods
- MOSE, a $6 billion gate system, protects Venice by blocking incoming floodwaters at critical levels.
- Though effective, this system can't be a permanent solution due to costs and limitations.