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Latino Catholics in the U.S. embrace Catholic Church’s new Argentinian pope

Lifestyle & Belief

The growing U.S. Hispanic population is largely Catholic, just like much of Latin America, so many of them were particularly excited by the choice of an Argentinian, a latino, as the next pope. But just as in South America, the Latino Catholic Church in the U.S. is not as strong as it once was.

Catholic Church unveils Pope Francis as next leader

Lifestyle & Belief

Pope Francis Formally Installed as Pope

Pope Francis after his selection in March.

Papa Francisco! US Latinos Welcome New Pope But Big Hurdles Ahead

Conflict & Justice

Cartoon Slideshow: Satirists Welcome the New Pope

Global Satire

Pope Francis is a Diehard Fan of Buenos Aires Soccer Team San Lorenzo

Lifestyle & Belief

Fans of the San Lorenzo professional soccer team in Buenos Aires are ecstatic about the new pope. The former Cardinal Bergoglio is a longtime fan of San Lorenzo. Anchor Marco Werman gets the details from The World’s William Troop.

Pope Francis and Argentina’s Dirty War

Global Politics

The new Pope, formerly Jorge Mario Bergoglio, was head of the Jesuit Order in Argentina during much of that nation’s darkest episode, the so-called Dirty War in the 1970s and early ’80s. That has led to some uncomfortable questions there about his role.

When Will We Have a Female Pope?

The Catholic Church has finally elected its first pope from the Americas. But could you ever imagine a female pope? Or even women members in the conclave that chooses the pope? Three Catholic women from across the United States discuss their opinion on the newly ordained Pope Francis, and explain their hopes for the future […]

First Latin American Pope Chosen

A new pope has been chosen! Jorge Mario Bergoglio has been selected and has taken the name Pope Francis.

Cardinals Gather in Rome to Elect New Pope

Cardinals have been gathering in Rome for their final day of talks ahead of the official conclave: the process of electing the next pope.  Rachel Donadio, the Rome bureau chief for our partner The New York Times, is following the story.