Why 'Francis'? The New Pope Explains
On the second day of their conclave, 115 Roman Catholic cardinals settled on their selection. Now, the new pontiff faces the challenge of leading a church that is confronting many challenges. His chosen name honors a saint
VATICAN CITY — Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected the first non-European pope in more than 1000 years on Wednesday, signaling the beginning of a new era for a church combating scandal and internal
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio has been elected the new Pope. He has chosen the papal name Pope Francis. Here are the facts:– He staunchly opposes…
Vatican officials now say that the new Pope Francis lost just part of a lung to disease as a young man, and that the injury has never affected his work. Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires had a pulmonary illness
Within hours of being elected new Pope Francis sends Rome's chief Rabbi a letter calling for the continued strengthening of ties between Catholics and Jews. By The Associated Press | Mar.16, 2013 | 3:20 AM | 3






