Habemus Papam: We have a pope
Francis is a pope of many firsts: the first named Francis, the first from Latin America, and the first Jesuit
- White smoke from the Sistine Chapel's chimney signifies 115 cardinals have selected a new pope.
- PHOTO: Thousands celebrate in St. Peter's Square; awaiting announcement of new #pope twitpic.com/cb2lc9
- The official papal twitter account, in its first use since Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI resigned, announced the election of Pope Francis.
Following the #habemuspapam announcement of the new Pope, Twitter saw *130,000* tweets per minute about @pontifex!- Religious, educational and political figures have high hopes for the new pope.
Congratulations pouring in on Cardinal Bergoglio's / #Pope Francis' FB page: aj.vg/ZILrio
Joe Wren prays in St. James Cathedral after announcement of new Pontiff, Pope Francis I of Argentina. @alanberner http://pic.twitter.com/yZagXD0euv- Papal watchers have some fun during their wait.
Papal Seagull, harbinger of new pope, thrills InternetSocial media Papal Seagull, harbinger of new pope, thrills Internet- Pope Francis spent his career in Argentina focusing on social outreach.
Waiting for new Pope Francis I to address the crowd from the loggia! More from @msnbc, @JansingCo http://pic.twitter.com/QPp700KTU9
PHOTO: In 2007, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio shaking hands with Pope Benedict XVI: http:// bit.ly/WbFlJw http://pic.twitter.com/Bg5iho5fvX
