“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.
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“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.
World Jewish Congress
The World Jewish Congress is the international organization that represents Jewish communities and organizations in 100 countries around the world. It advocates on their behalf towards governments, parliaments, international organizations and other faiths.
World Union for Progressive Judaism
The World Union for Progressive Judaism is the international umbrella organization of the Reform, Liberal, Progressive and Reconstructionist movements, serving 1,200 congregations with 1.8 million members in more than 45 countries.
“Can gay Catholics find a home in the Catholic Church?”
Read a May 23, 2013, analysis at Religion News Service on how the Catholic Church is struggling to welcome openly gay members who are not allowed to take up ministry roles.
“Evangelical Lutheran Church elects first openly gay bishop”
Read a May 31, 2013, story in the Los Angeles Times about a openly gay bishop elected to a Lutheran church.