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Catholic Church announced its new Pope on Wednesday. It took those responsible for electing new pontiff just two days to choose successor to Pope Benedict, who stepped down last month. new Pope, 266th pontiff in Church's 2,000-year history, is Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 76, from Argentina. He has chosen name that many say reflects his own humble upbringing – Francis. He becomes first ever Latin American Pope and the first non-European to head Church in over 1,300 years. Thousands of pilgrims flocked into Vatican's St Peter's Square and cheered and applauded as they saw white smoke that signified new Pope had been chosen.

Followers in Buenos Aires wept for joy in streets as they heard news of historic appointment. Argentina's President Cristina Kirchner said she was very proud that first Latin American Pope was from Argentina. She wished Pope Francis great success in his new position as leader of world's 1.2 billion Catholics. She said in a statement: "We wish him, as he takes reins of the Church, fruitful pastoral mission, with such tremendous responsibility on his shoulders, seeking justice, equality, brotherhood and peace among mankind." Francis is seen by many as wise choice to lead Church through time of crisis because of reforms he has made in past. Others view him as too conservative.

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Good Luck. Catholic Church announced its new Pope on Wednesday. It took those responsible for electing new pontiff just two days to choose successor to Pope Benedict, who stepped down last month. new Pope, 266th pontiff in Church's 2,000-year history, is Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 76, from Argentina. He has chosen name that many say reflects his own humble upbringing – Francis. He becomes first ever Latin American Pope and the first non-European to head Church in over 1,300 years. Thousands of pilgrims flocked into Vatican's St Peter's Square and cheered and applauded as they saw white smoke that signified new Pope had been chosen. Followers in Buenos Aires wept for joy in streets as they heard news of historic appointment. Argentina's President Cristina Kirchner said she was very proud that first Latin American Pope was from Argentina. She wished Pope Francis great success in his new position as leader of world's 1.2 billion Catholics. She said in a statement: "We wish him, as he takes reins of the Church, fruitful pastoral mission, with such tremendous responsibility on his shoulders, seeking justice, equality, brotherhood and peace among mankind." Francis is seen by many as wise choice to lead Church through time of crisis because of reforms he has made in past. Others view him as too conservative.
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