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| Pope Francis congratulated by world leaders as Catholics celebrate | Pope Francis congratulated by world leaders as Catholics celebrate |
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| World leaders are sending their congratulations and Catholics around the world are celebrating after the Vatican announced the election of the Argentinian cardinal Jorge Bergoglio to the papacy, making him the first pontiff from the Americas. | World leaders are sending their congratulations and Catholics around the world are celebrating after the Vatican announced the election of the Argentinian cardinal Jorge Bergoglio to the papacy, making him the first pontiff from the Americas. |
| The UK prime minister, David Cameron, tweeted: "A momentous day for the 1.2bn Catholics around the world as His Holiness Pope Francis I is appointed the 266th Bishop of Rome." | The UK prime minister, David Cameron, tweeted: "A momentous day for the 1.2bn Catholics around the world as His Holiness Pope Francis I is appointed the 266th Bishop of Rome." |
| The US president, Barack Obama, said: "On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I offer our warm wishes to His Holiness Pope Francis as he ascends to the chair of St Peter and begins his papacy. | The US president, Barack Obama, said: "On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I offer our warm wishes to His Holiness Pope Francis as he ascends to the chair of St Peter and begins his papacy. |
| "As a champion of the poor and the most vulnerable among us, he carries forth the message of love and compassion that has inspired the world for more than 2,000 years that in each other we see the face of God. | "As a champion of the poor and the most vulnerable among us, he carries forth the message of love and compassion that has inspired the world for more than 2,000 years that in each other we see the face of God. |
| "As the first pope from the Americas, his selection also speaks to the strength and vitality of a region that is increasingly shaping our world, and alongside millions of Hispanic Americans, those of us in the United States share the joy of this historic day." | "As the first pope from the Americas, his selection also speaks to the strength and vitality of a region that is increasingly shaping our world, and alongside millions of Hispanic Americans, those of us in the United States share the joy of this historic day." |
| The European Union leaders Herman Van Rompuy and Jose Manuel Barroso wished the new Catholic leader "a long and blessed pontificate". | The European Union leaders Herman Van Rompuy and Jose Manuel Barroso wished the new Catholic leader "a long and blessed pontificate". |
| In Latin America, there were tears and cheers at the news of the first pope from the hemisphere. Even in Communist Cuba, there was pride as church bells rang to celebrate the news. | In Latin America, there were tears and cheers at the news of the first pope from the hemisphere. Even in Communist Cuba, there was pride as church bells rang to celebrate the news. |
| The UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, said: "I offer my heartfelt congratulations to Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina, who has taken the name Pope Francis on his assumption of the papacy, and to all Catholics across the world on this momentous occasion. | The UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, said: "I offer my heartfelt congratulations to Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina, who has taken the name Pope Francis on his assumption of the papacy, and to all Catholics across the world on this momentous occasion. |
| "I look forward to continuing co-operation between the United Nations and the Holy See, under the wise leadership of His Holiness Pope Francis. | "I look forward to continuing co-operation between the United Nations and the Holy See, under the wise leadership of His Holiness Pope Francis. |
| "We share many common goals – from the promotion of peace, social justice and human rights, to the eradication of poverty and hunger – all core elements of sustainable development." | "We share many common goals – from the promotion of peace, social justice and human rights, to the eradication of poverty and hunger – all core elements of sustainable development." |
| He added: "I am certain that His Holiness will continue to build on the legacy of his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, in the promotion of inter-faith dialogue which is at the heart of the Alliance of Civilisations initiative." | He added: "I am certain that His Holiness will continue to build on the legacy of his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, in the promotion of inter-faith dialogue which is at the heart of the Alliance of Civilisations initiative." |
| Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, the former head of the Roman Catholic church in England and Wales, said the new pope was an "inspired" choice. | Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, the former head of the Roman Catholic church in England and Wales, said the new pope was an "inspired" choice. |
| "He is a humble, gentle and very intelligent and spiritual man," he told Channel 4 News. | "He is a humble, gentle and very intelligent and spiritual man," he told Channel 4 News. |
| "I think that Pope Francis is going to be a blessing for the Catholic church and for the world. Many will think it is a surprise choice; for me it is an inspired choice." | "I think that Pope Francis is going to be a blessing for the Catholic church and for the world. Many will think it is a surprise choice; for me it is an inspired choice." |
| He told the BBC: "I think he will bring a new kind of style to the Catholic church. Here is a man who has experienced over many years, especially in his own country but also elsewhere, something of the love for poor people. | He told the BBC: "I think he will bring a new kind of style to the Catholic church. Here is a man who has experienced over many years, especially in his own country but also elsewhere, something of the love for poor people. |
| "His own simplicity of life, I think, will be a great example to people." | "His own simplicity of life, I think, will be a great example to people." |
| Archbishop Vincent Nichols, president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, expressed his joy at the news: "On behalf of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, I wish to express my great joy at the news of the election of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as the 265th successor of St Peter and supreme pontiff of the Catholic church. | Archbishop Vincent Nichols, president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, expressed his joy at the news: "On behalf of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, I wish to express my great joy at the news of the election of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as the 265th successor of St Peter and supreme pontiff of the Catholic church. |
| "As he begins his new apostolic ministry, as the bishop of Rome and shepherd of the universal church, Pope Francis I may be assured of the prayers and loving support of the Catholic community throughout England and Wales." | "As he begins his new apostolic ministry, as the bishop of Rome and shepherd of the universal church, Pope Francis I may be assured of the prayers and loving support of the Catholic community throughout England and Wales." |
| On Twitter, the pope's mothballed account was revived and read: "HABEMUS PAPAM FRANCISCUM," a reference to the cardinal's new name, Pope Francis. | On Twitter, the pope's mothballed account was revived and read: "HABEMUS PAPAM FRANCISCUM," a reference to the cardinal's new name, Pope Francis. |
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