New pope elected
Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 7:38 pm1935:
He thanks the crowd for the welcome, adding: "Good night and I wish you a peaceful rest". He leaves the balcony to rapturous cheers.
1933:
Pope Francis I says the world should set off on a path of love and fraternity and asks faithful to pray to God for him.
1929:
"I'd ask you to pray to God so that he can bless me," Pope Francis I says, leading a silent prayer, followed by a loud cheer from the crowd.
1928:
The new pope has been greeted by cheers during his address:
Pope Francis I
Helen, London, UK
emails: Given his name choice, let's hope he can bring the church into the real world that a billion Catholics are living in and that he does not disappoint those looking for positive change. There is reason to be hopeful.
1926:
He thanks the crowds for their welcome and leads them in a prayer for his predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
1924:
His first words to the crowds in the square: "Brothers and sisters, good evening."
1923: Breaking News
The new pontiff, Pope Francis I, formerly Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, has emerged on to the balcony of St Peter's Basilica to address the thousands in the square.
1920:
Robert Mickens, Vatican correspondent from the Tablet, says the decision to choose the 76-year-old was a surprise choice and a "gentle shift" in emphasis for the Catholic Church.
1919:
Pope Francis I is the first pope from the Americas, and the first from outside Europe in over a thousand years.
1916:
Cardinal Bergoglio has chosen the name Pope Francis I.
1914: Breaking News
The new pope has been revealed as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, from Argentina.
1912:
The traditional announcement has been made from the balcony by the French Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran: "Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum... habemus papam!" - "I announce to you a great joy... we have a pope!"
Linda in Ghana
texts: Although not Catholic, I have stayed behind after work to know who the new Pope will be. As a Christian I believe such a person irrespective of colour or race should be strong in upholding the Christian values which many souls have lost amidst cries of rights etc.
1908:
The Pope's Twitter account has now been reactivated on @pontifex.
Jamie Scott, Birmingham, UK
emails: Someone get the @pontifex Twitter handle up and running again - we have a Pope!
1903:
The 115 cardinals who chose the new pope have been in isolation since Tuesday afternoon, and held four inconclusive votes before this evening's decision. At least 77 of them, or two-thirds, would have had to vote for Pope Benedict XVI's successor.
Victoria
texts: I am jubilant in the news that with the Holy Spirit the Cardinals have chosen a new Pope for the Catholic Church. The people in St Peter's there to witness this special day show that the Catholic Church is strong.
1859:
Thousands of people are heading towards St Peter's Square to see the announcement, as this photo from the BBC's Julian Miglierini shows:
ROmans heading to the Vatican
The BBC's Cara Swift in St Peter's Square
tweets: Exciting atmosphere here. People singing and cheering. #pope #conclave
Michael, London, UK
emails: I am praying that the conclave has voted for a progressive Pope. The aggressive rebuking of homosexuals and continued opposition towards contraception have left me doubting whether my social values are compatible with my Catholic faith, to the point where I have considered abandoning my faith. I hope the new Pope will treat these subjects with compassion rather than contempt.
1849:
The pontifical band has stopped playing and crowds are now awaiting the formal announcement of the 266th pope from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica.
1846:
White smoke
This moment - the emergence of white smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney was the moment millions of observers had been waiting for.
He thanks the crowd for the welcome, adding: "Good night and I wish you a peaceful rest". He leaves the balcony to rapturous cheers.
1933:
Pope Francis I says the world should set off on a path of love and fraternity and asks faithful to pray to God for him.
1929:
"I'd ask you to pray to God so that he can bless me," Pope Francis I says, leading a silent prayer, followed by a loud cheer from the crowd.
1928:
The new pope has been greeted by cheers during his address:
Pope Francis I
Helen, London, UK
emails: Given his name choice, let's hope he can bring the church into the real world that a billion Catholics are living in and that he does not disappoint those looking for positive change. There is reason to be hopeful.
1926:
He thanks the crowds for their welcome and leads them in a prayer for his predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
1924:
His first words to the crowds in the square: "Brothers and sisters, good evening."
1923: Breaking News
The new pontiff, Pope Francis I, formerly Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, has emerged on to the balcony of St Peter's Basilica to address the thousands in the square.
1920:
Robert Mickens, Vatican correspondent from the Tablet, says the decision to choose the 76-year-old was a surprise choice and a "gentle shift" in emphasis for the Catholic Church.
1919:
Pope Francis I is the first pope from the Americas, and the first from outside Europe in over a thousand years.
1916:
Cardinal Bergoglio has chosen the name Pope Francis I.
1914: Breaking News
The new pope has been revealed as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, from Argentina.
1912:
The traditional announcement has been made from the balcony by the French Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran: "Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum... habemus papam!" - "I announce to you a great joy... we have a pope!"
Linda in Ghana
texts: Although not Catholic, I have stayed behind after work to know who the new Pope will be. As a Christian I believe such a person irrespective of colour or race should be strong in upholding the Christian values which many souls have lost amidst cries of rights etc.
1908:
The Pope's Twitter account has now been reactivated on @pontifex.
Jamie Scott, Birmingham, UK
emails: Someone get the @pontifex Twitter handle up and running again - we have a Pope!
1903:
The 115 cardinals who chose the new pope have been in isolation since Tuesday afternoon, and held four inconclusive votes before this evening's decision. At least 77 of them, or two-thirds, would have had to vote for Pope Benedict XVI's successor.
Victoria
texts: I am jubilant in the news that with the Holy Spirit the Cardinals have chosen a new Pope for the Catholic Church. The people in St Peter's there to witness this special day show that the Catholic Church is strong.
1859:
Thousands of people are heading towards St Peter's Square to see the announcement, as this photo from the BBC's Julian Miglierini shows:
ROmans heading to the Vatican
The BBC's Cara Swift in St Peter's Square
tweets: Exciting atmosphere here. People singing and cheering. #pope #conclave
Michael, London, UK
emails: I am praying that the conclave has voted for a progressive Pope. The aggressive rebuking of homosexuals and continued opposition towards contraception have left me doubting whether my social values are compatible with my Catholic faith, to the point where I have considered abandoning my faith. I hope the new Pope will treat these subjects with compassion rather than contempt.
1849:
The pontifical band has stopped playing and crowds are now awaiting the formal announcement of the 266th pope from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica.
1846:
White smoke
This moment - the emergence of white smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney was the moment millions of observers had been waiting for.