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White smoke has risen; awaiting to find out who the new Pope is.
lisab said:And they're taking their time announcing who it is.
Greg Bernhardt said:Hoping for the American Timothy Dolan!
jtbell said:Because he used to be Archbishop of Milwaukee?
Jimmy Snyder said:The new pope is 76 raising the possibility that he too will retire and there will be 3 living popes. Keep it up and they'll have a minyan.
jtbell said:And his new name is Francis I.
The new pope is Pope Francis, formerly known as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina.
The new pope was elected by the College of Cardinals during a conclave, a gathering of Catholic leaders to elect a new pope.
The new pope chose the name Francis in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, known for his humility and dedication to serving the poor.
Pope Francis is known for his strong stance on social justice issues, advocating for the poor and marginalized, as well as for his humility and simple lifestyle.
As the first pope from Latin America, Pope Francis brings a new perspective and cultural diversity to the Catholic Church. His leadership is expected to focus on promoting unity and addressing global issues such as poverty and climate change.