World leaders welcome new pope

World and religious leaders have welcomed the election of Argentine cardinal Jorge Bergoglio to the papacy.

World leaders welcome new pope
Thu, 14 Mar, 2013 - 07:08

World and religious leaders have welcomed the election of Argentine cardinal Jorge Bergoglio to the papacy.

President Barack Obama offered “warm wishes” to Pope Francis and said the selection speaks to the strength and vitality of the Americas.

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