Habemus Papam! We Have A New Pope! Pope Francis – Former Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires
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The white smoke has come out of the chimney and have a new Pope!
Who is the new Pope?
His name is Jorge Mario Bergoglio, born December 17, 1936, is the new Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. He is the 266th pope and the first pope to come from the Americas
He will be known as Pope Francis – after St. Francis of Assisi, because he is a lover of the poor.
Pope Francis belonged to one of five children in Buenos Aires. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1958. He was eventually ordained to the priesthood on December 13, 1969.
Here’s what people say about Cardinal Bergoglio:
As Cardinal, Bergoglio became known for personal humility, doctrinal conservatism and a commitment to authentic social justice. A simple lifestyle has contributed to his reputation for humility. Living in a small apartment, he eschews the typical palatial bishop’s residence. He gave up his chauffeured limousine in favor of public transportation, and reportedly cooks his own meals.
– Catholic.org
Cardinal Bergoglio had a special place in his heart and his ministry for the poor, for the disenfranchised, for those living on the fringes and facing injustice…
– Vatican deputy spokesman Thomas Rosica (cnn.com)
He is complete simplicity; down to Earth, a man with the people
– Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo, cbsnews.com
Pope Francis took the bus to work every day…He sold the cardinal’s residence and lived in a small apartment where he cooked for himself…
I think you’ll find a man who is conservative theologically but very strong on matters of social justice.
– Michael Sheeran, president-elect of the American Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, worldnews.nbcnews.com
Video of the announcement of the new Pope, “Habeus Papam”:
Here is Pope Francis’ First Speech As Pontiff:
Brothers and sisters, good evening.
You all know that the duty of the Conclave was to give a bishop to Rome. It seems that my brother Cardinals have come almost to the ends of the Earth to get him…but here we are. I thank you for the welcome that has come from the diocesan community of Rome.
First of all, I would say a prayer: Pray for our Bishop Emeritus Benedict XVI…Let us all pray together for him, that the Lord bless him and Our Lady protect him.
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory to the Father…
And now let us begin this journey, the Bishop and people, the journey of the Church of Rome, which presides in charity over all the Churches, a journey of brotherhood in love, of mutual trust. Let us always pray for one another. Let us pray for the whole world that there might be a great sense of brotherhood. My hope is that this journey of the Church that we begin today, together with the help of my Cardinal Vicar, be fruitful for the evangelization of this beautiful city.
And now I would like to give the blessing, but first I want to ask you a favor. Before the bishop blesses the people, I ask that you would pray to the Lord to bless me – the prayer of the people for their Bishop. Let us say this prayer – your prayer for me – in silence…
I will now give my blessing to you and to the whole world, to all men and women of good will.
Brothers and sisters, I am leaving you. Thank you for your welcome. Pray for me and I will be with you again soon.
We will see one another soon.
Tomorrow I want to go to pray the Madonna, that she may protect Rome.
Good night and sleep well!
– npr.org