Habemus Papam! We have a new Pope, who has chosen the name Pope Francis. He has chosen the name from St Francis Of Assisi. Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina. Who has spent most of his time in Argentina and has specialized in pastoral work. He was born in 1936 and is currently 76 years old. He is the 266th pope, the first pope from South America. He is also the first Jesuit Pope.
Who is Jorge Mario Bergoglio? This is the man who moved into a small apartment and got rid of this driver. He studied in at the University of Argentina. He was the Arch Bishop of Buenos Aires until 2012. He has had issues with the government of Argentina in regards to same sex and abortion laws.
His first words as Pope were. 'Dear Brothers and Sisters. Good Evening.' He continued on with a joke, 'You know the duty of the conclave was to elect the Bishop of Rome, but it looks like my brothers have chosen one from far away, here I am.'
The first thing he did was lead the crowd in prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict. He recites Our Father and ends with one Hail Mary. He asks for prayer for the whole world. Then again leads the world in silent prayer for him.
He then blesses everyone in attendance in Saint Peter's Square, listening on radio or watching on television. He waved to the crowd and this fuelled a loud roar and chanting from the crowd.
The Vatican anthem was played after which he asked for the microphone to address the people again. He once again asks for he people's blessing and says he will visit the Madonna in the morning. With a smile he wishes the people a 'Good Night' and retreats back behind the red velvet curtains.
May the lord bless and guide our new pope, Pope Francis.
His first words as Pope were. 'Dear Brothers and Sisters. Good Evening.' He continued on with a joke, 'You know the duty of the conclave was to elect the Bishop of Rome, but it looks like my brothers have chosen one from far away, here I am.'
The first thing he did was lead the crowd in prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict. He recites Our Father and ends with one Hail Mary. He asks for prayer for the whole world. Then again leads the world in silent prayer for him.
He then blesses everyone in attendance in Saint Peter's Square, listening on radio or watching on television. He waved to the crowd and this fuelled a loud roar and chanting from the crowd.
The Vatican anthem was played after which he asked for the microphone to address the people again. He once again asks for he people's blessing and says he will visit the Madonna in the morning. With a smile he wishes the people a 'Good Night' and retreats back behind the red velvet curtains.
May the lord bless and guide our new pope, Pope Francis.
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