Papal inauguration
The Vatican decides upon a new pope
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A seagull looks up at another while standing on the chimney on top of the Sistine Chapel, during the second day of voting for the election of a new pope at the Vatican March 13, 2013. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
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Seagull watch continues... REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
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Windows of the balcony open. name to be read now.
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The new pontiff will be getting into his robes, nuns making last minute alterations #pope #reuterspopeby Naomi O'Leary via twitter 3/13/2013 7:12:44 PM -
"Habemus papam": Bergoglio! Will be called Francis #pope #reuterspopeby Naomi O'Leary via twitter 3/13/2013 7:13:14 PM
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NEW PONTIFF HAS CHOSEN TO BE CALLED POPE FRANCIS
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Cardinal Bergoglio got 40 votes in 2005 conclave, according to leaked accounts. Crowd seems bit confused #pope #reuterspopeby Naomi O'Leary via twitter 3/13/2013 7:14:48 PM
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Newly elected Pope Francis, formerly Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina, is seen in a file photo. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci
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Italians chanting "Francesco! Francesco!" Choice of St Francis' name may indicate humble papacy #pope #reuterspopeby Naomi O'Leary via twitter 3/13/2013 7:16:54 PM
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Francis 1: God bless the pope #reuterspopeby Chizzie via twitter 3/13/2013 7:19:17 PM -
Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina elected pope
VATICAN CITY, March 13 (Reuters) - Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope on Wednesday to lead the Roman Catholic Church, a prelate announced to huge crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square.
He took the name Pope Francis, the cardinal said.
Cardinals elected Bergoglio on just the second day of a secret conclave to find a successor to Pope Benedict, who abdicated unexpectedly last month.
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As our graphic points out, Latin America has the largest Catholic population in the world.
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Voices from St. Peter's Square
"I don't really know him," said Geir Skutlaberg, 29, Norway, Bergen, student, as people in the crowd asked each other who the new pope was and where was he from. The reaction to the name was confusion.
"It's just an awesome event, an amazing feeling, it's mostly because of the crowd and focusing on one person."
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Fratelli e sorelle buonasera, first words of new Pope Francis
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Voices from around the world
Fr. James Bretzke, professor of moral theology at Boston College, and a fellow jesuit priest:“He was reputedly the runner-up in the last papal conclave in 2005.”
“He has a reputation of being rather inflexible and staunchly conservative, but he has been elected as the Pope, he has taken the name of Francis which is identified with peace…I hope that he will as Benedict did try to minister over all the church and be led by the Holy Spirit.
“I would not say very different (from Benedict.) Certainly not more liberal. So he’s not going to be a big liberal, there will not be big changes in church teaching, probably in church outreach … I think he will be careful and conservative and we hope for the best.”
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Newly elected Pope Francis, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica after being elected by the conclave of cardinals, at the Vatican. REUTERS/Max Rossi
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Saint #Francis was a revolutionary, who tried to bring back the Church to its origins #habemuspapam #ReutersPopeby ReutersLJucca via twitter 3/13/2013 7:43:42 PM -
I provided these Twitter tips to Pope Benedict, they're useful for Pope Francis as well
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Voices from St Peter's SquareDavid Brasch, 30, from Brisbane Australia, a MacDonalds manager who changed his travel plans to attend.
It's a great moment in history, something I can
tell my mum. He's got to get the child abuse under control, I
don't know how they're going to do that. That's big news in Australia. He's got to unite 1,2 billion people.Reporting by Naomi O' Leary -
Voices from around the worldDr. Jonathan Seitz, associate teaching professor of history and politics at Drexel University in Philadelphia, US.
Striking that the new pope has chosen the name "Francis." This is a little like old-style Kremlinology, but these choices are made with the purpose of sending a message. No pope has been named Francis, and choosing this name can indicate not only a concern with serving the poor (and indeed embracing poverty or asceticism or simplicity, which this pope, as cardinal reputedly did) but also recall: Francis sought a reformation and rebuilding of the church, seeking to act in the world rather than withdraw from it. The implication to me from the choice of a new name, and the name chosen, is that a change is in store.”
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READER COMMENT: Great new Pope! I'm very glad for the catholic World.
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Argentina's Pope Bergoglio a moderate focused on the poor
By Alejandro Lifschitz
The first Latin American pope, Argentina's Jorge Bergoglio is a moderate known for his strong negotiating skills as well as a readiness to challenge powerful interests.
He is a modest man from a middle class family who is content to travel by bus.
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Newly elected Pope Francis, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
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Sole Argentinian in the square looks stunned, surrounded by media as he holds up his national flag #pope #reuterspopeby Naomi O'Leary via twitter 3/13/2013 8:06:26 PM
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"I am very surprised. I don't know what it means to have an Argentinian #pope,"
-Father Astodillo from north Argentina #reuterspopeby Naomi O'Leary via twitter edited by anthony.derosa 3/13/2013 8:08:24 PM -
Voices from around the worldDon Virginio Colmegna, former head of the Milan Caritas and founder of the
House of Charity, a non profit organisation who caters for the homeless.It’s been a
surprise announcement. The choice of the name Francis is an extraordinary
signal for all of us who live working and dreaming of a Church closer to the
poors. This choice brings hope and herald change. The Holy Spirit has blown (lo
Spirito ha soffiato).Reporting by Lisa Jucca
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Faithful react as newly elected Pope Francis appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard
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READER COMMENT: The selection and emerged of the new pope Francis is so touching, it's another great memory for the Catholic world.
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Newly elected Pope Francis appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi
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Margarita Kasper from Austria was in St. Peter's square and said Pope #Francis seemed calm, easy-going and funny in 1st address #reuterspopeby Catherine Hornby via twitter 3/13/2013 9:00:42 PM -
Cardinals watch from a balcony as Pope Francis speaks at St. Peter's Basilica. REUTERS/Max Rossi
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Voices from St Peter's Square"It's a very good choice. I'm very pleased. I remember he has Italian roots. I'm happy he is from another continent, it shows the universal church is embracing the whole world,"
says Stefano Genoese, 47, an IT consultant from Rome. -
Ecstatic priests & nuns with Latin American flags dance conga around Obelisk chanting "Francesco!" #pope #reuterspope http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BFRDeJ8CEAIZmdX.jpg
by Naomi O'Leary via twitter 3/13/2013 9:14:44 PM -
Voices from St Peter's Square
"I'm very happy, because he is a man of faith and piety, and because he is from South America! Latin America needs a new beginning, and to grow in many ways. We also have a lot to give to the Universal Church,"
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Moments of suspense before new Pope #Francis was announced #reuterspope http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BFRLZX-CUAI08DZ.jpg
by Catherine Hornby via twitter 3/13/2013 9:49:21 PM -
Voices from around the world
"For the first time, the pope is from Latin America. I was deeply moved that his first action was to pray for Pope Benedict, an amazing gesture. He is deep in my heart and I found this beautiful,"
said Georg Buensch in Cologne, Germany. -
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Praying aloud, pilgrims carried enormous wooden cross into St. Peter's Square #pope #reuterspope http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BFR6untCAAAb_KS.jpg
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Young prisoners 'embarrassed' at Pope offer to wash their feet. So would I be, if chosen as suitably downtrodden... http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-francis-to-offer-hope-by-washing-young-inmates-feet/by Naomi O'Leary via twitter 3/28/2013 1:00:34 PM
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