New Pope 'a man of the people'
The first non-European Pope in more than 1, years will put a renewed focus on social and environmental issues and could prove a thorn in the side of powerful world leaders, a religious commentator says.
Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was named as Pope Francis this morning, taking his name from St Francis of Assisi, famous for turning his back on worldly wealth and communing with nature.
The year-old becomes the first Jesuit to hold the office and the first non-European Pope since the Syrian-born Gregory III in the eighth century.
He is also the first Latin American to be made Pope, representing a continent which musters more than 40 per cent of the world's billion Roman Catholics.
The son of a railway worker, Francis lost a lung to a childhood disease, and as Archbishop of Buenos Aires he famously refused to live in the Archbishop's palace, and took the bus to work.
At a glance: Pope Francis's views
What he opposes:
- Firmly opposed to abortion and euthanasia.
- Opposed Argentina's government promoting free contraception.
- Against gay marriage, calling it a "real and dire anthropological throwback&
Wrap-up of the Papal Conclave: What to Know about the New Pope Francis I
More than , people filled St. Peter&#;s Square during the conclave as a chance to see white smoke out of the Sistine Chapel—and the new pope
As you may have heard, the Vatican has a new pope! The new pope, who took the name Francis I (or Francesco), was picked in the second day of the papal conclave. And, yes, that means that, with the conclave over, the Sistine Chapel is reopening.
Here&#;s a handy Q&A about the conclave, the new pope, and the Sistine Chapel reopening!
Why was there a papal conclave, and what happened to Pope Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict announced back in February that he was going to step down—and yes, that&#;s as much a break with tradition as you would expect. In fact, he was the first pope to resign since A big reason appears to be the year-old&#;s deteriorating health, and his desire to spend more time on reading and research.
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the new Pope Francis I
After Pope Benedict stepped down on February 28, a conclave had to be called. In a papal conclave, all members of the college of cardinals meet in the Sistine Chapel and elect a new pope. (H
Conclave
Why Francis may like having Benedict around
By John L. Allen Jr.
Italian film about papal election worth a watch
By Mary Ann McGivern
And the pope elected by the conclave of the People of God is
By Pam Hackenmiller
Black smoke after first votes Wednesday
By Dennis Coday
White smoke rises from Sistine Chapel, signaling new pope
By Joshua J. McElwee
Brazilian Cardinal Scherer shows pastoral warmth
By Jason Berry
Wednesday looms as &#;Super Tuesday&#; for conclave
By John L. Allen Jr.
What happens after the first day of the conclave?
By Thomas Reese
Dolan&#;s papal potential stems from his message, one the hierarchy wants to hear
By Joe Ferullo
First round of papal voting brings no pope
By Joshua J. McElwee
Can public opinion sway the moves of the new pope?
By Pat Perriello
Will the next pope be eco-friendly?
By Brian Roewe
Where are the cardinals voting in the conclave from?
By Robyn Haas, Pam Hackenmiller
No direction signaled for new pope at cardinals&#; Mass
By Dennis Coday, Joshua J. McElwee
We need a pope able to think, willing to learn
By John Wijngaards
The Biography of Pope Francis &#; The th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church
During March of , the th pope of the Roman Catholic Church was elected. Jorge Mario Bergoglio, known as &#;Pope Francis&#; became the first pope from Americas. Named as person of the year by the &#;Times&#; and nominated for the Nobel Peace prize, Pope Francis is admired and loved across the globe.
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Facts About Pope Francis
Pope’s Name
(When Christened)Jorge Mario Bergoglio Date of Birth 17/12/ Nationality Argentine Height M Country of Birth Buenos Aires, Argentina Mother’s Name Regina María Sívori Father’s Name Mario José Bergoglio Siblings María Elena Approximate Worth More than Twenty-Five Million Dollars Titled As the th Pope
Date He was Elected as Pope 13/03/ Pope Number for the Roman Catholic Church He is the th Pope Titled After St. Francis of Assisi of Italy The Life of Pope Francis
Pope Francis was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on the 17th of December, When elected as the pope in , he was already 76 years old. Jorge Mario Bergoglio was the son of Mario José B
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