WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The world was stunned by the selection Wednesday of the first pope from the Americas, Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina.
The Francis, the new pope, will celebrate Mass on Thursday at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
Photo Credit: WikipediaHe chose the name Pope Francis in his new role as the leader of the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics. The 76-year-old pontiff is the first non-European pope in 1,200 years and is the first Jesuit chosen.
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