Today the Conclave has just elected Pope Benedict XVI's successor. Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, Jesuit was chosen. He chose the name Francis. Pope Francis is the first Pope originating from the Americas and the first Hispanic Pope in a few centuries.
He is very well educated, holding degrees in chemistry, philosophy, psychology and theology and while Archbishop in Argentina refused to use the Archbishop's palace and other amenities. He rode the bus and train instead of being chauffeured. As a child, he had a severe lung infection which damaged one lung.
He is known as a man who works for the poor, is very orthodox with Church teachings and humble. When presented at the balcony, he humbly asked for the people's prayer and bowed before the large crowds asking them to pray to God to bless him.
Text of his address:
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 gone 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 like to say a prayer pray for our Bishop Emeritus Benedict XVI. Let us all pray together for him, that the Lord will bless him and that our Lady will protect him.
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory to the Father…
And now let us begin this journey, the Bishop and the people, this 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, may 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 favour. 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 to the Madonna, that she may protect Rome.
Good night and sleep well!
Source:
http://news.yahoo.com/why-pope-francis-something-surprise-201200777.html
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/pope-francis-first-tweet-twitter-202404299.html
http://news.yahoo.com/francis-first-pope-americas-193844474.html
http://www.ewtn.com/holysee/Interregnum/index.asp
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