Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina elected pope

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Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio has been elected the Roman Catholic Church's new Pope.

The first Latin American to be Pope, he will call himself Francis I.

An hour earlier, white smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel chimney announced to the world that cardinals gathered inside had made their choice.

Cardinal Bergoglio replaces Benedict XVI, who resigned last month saying he was not strong enough to lead the Church.

The 115 cardinals have been in isolation since Tuesday afternoon, and held four inconclusive votes.

At least 77 of them, or two-thirds, would have had to vote for a single candidate for him to be elected Pope.

Before the conclave began, there was no clear frontrunner to replace Benedict.

Crowds with umbrellas massed in the square flying flags from around the world.

The Catholic News Agency said people were running through the streets of Rome, hoping to reach St Peter's Square in time for the appearance of the new Pope.

A troupe of Swiss Guards in silver helmets and full regalia marched to the Basilica in preparation for the announcement, as military bands played for the onlookers.

The new Pope will emerge from the loggia overlooking the square to deliver his first speech.

He will have already accepted an invitation to become Pope and the cardinals will have sworn allegiance to him, after which he will have gone to pray alone.

source; www.oilprincee.blogspot.com

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Posted: at 13-03-2013 08:28 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming

First to comment

Posted: at 13-03-2013 08:46 PM (12 years ago) | Newbie

Long Live our new Pope, may GOD  direct u in leading His folks on the right path to salvation.
GOD BLESS OUR NEW POPE TO LEAD US TO YOU Rght path... Amen.

Posted: at 13-03-2013 08:53 PM (12 years ago) | Newbie

I koment again... hehe hehe

Posted: at 13-03-2013 08:56 PM (12 years ago) | Newbie

May the good LORD direct him :)God bless

Posted: at 13-03-2013 09:00 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming

WOW  

Posted: at 13-03-2013 09:04 PM (12 years ago) | Hero

All the best !!

Posted: at 13-03-2013 09:37 PM (12 years ago) | Hero

seen 

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Posted: at 13-03-2013 09:39 PM (12 years ago) | Addicted Hero

[font=V][url][/url]erdana]real task ahead...God's grace[/font]

Posted: at 13-03-2013 09:49 PM (12 years ago) | Newbie

No Big Deal….. it won’t change anything one iota….

Posted: at 13-03-2013 09:58 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac