by Adaeze Wed Mar 13, 2013 9:46 pmWhite smoke has been seen through the special chimney outside the Sistine chapel signalling the election of the new pope. The new Pope is the 266th Catholic church pope after Pope Benedith XXI resigned due to health condition. It will be recalled that the 115 cardinals had been locked up in the chapel since two days for prayers and election of the new Pope.
The identity of the new Pope will be revealed to the public after he had been cleared and will chose a new name according to the catholic doctrine.
Thousands of Catholic faithful has gathered at St. Peter's Square to welcome the new Pontiff.
The New Pope is Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina, South America
He has Chosen to be called Francis I (Francis the 1st) . He is 76years old.
The identity of the new Pope will be revealed to the public after he had been cleared and will chose a new name according to the catholic doctrine.
Thousands of Catholic faithful has gathered at St. Peter's Square to welcome the new Pontiff.
The New Pope is Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina, South America
He has Chosen to be called Francis I (Francis the 1st) . He is 76years old.
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio ( Pope Francis I)
