“The ‘who’s who’ of the new pope’s electors”
For a list of the cardinals who selected the new pope and basic information on each one, see this “who’s who” compiled by Vatican analyst Sandro Magister.
Category: Faith leaders
“An Argentine cardinal who’s quietly drawing attention – again”
Read a March 11, 2013, account by journalist John Thavis about the last conclave, in which Bergoglio was reportedly runner-up for the papacy.
“Profile: New pope, Jesuit Bergoglio, was runner-up in 2005 conclave”
Read John Allen Jr.’s March 3, 2013, profile of Bergoglio in the National Catholic Reporter.
“New pope must deal with divided church in United States”
Reuters said the new pontiff must deal with a divided church in the United States.
“First Latin American pope ‘very exciting,’ faithful say”
CNN reported an enthusiastic response from Latin America, and leaders of other faith groups in that region told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette they were pleased by Francis’ elevation and had had a good rapport with him during his time as a cardinal.
“Reactions to Pope Francis’ election”
Religion News Service posted reactions from other religious and secular leaders. In a separate RNS story, Jewish leaders said they see an ally in Francis.
“First Jesuit an ‘inspired choice’”
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, who is president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued a statement calling the new pope “an inspired choice” whose election “marks a great milestone” for the church.
“Raw: White Smoke Signals New Pope”
The Associated Press posted a video on YouTube of the white smoke that signaled a decision had been made.
“Pope Francis I: First tweet is ‘HABEMUS PAPAM FRANCISCUM'”
The Los Angeles Times reported that the Vatican tweeted the big news within minutes of Francis’ balcony appearance.