From Bergogleo to Francis: The story behind the unheard of Pope to become Pope
Bergogleo, who was initially considered an impossible candidate due to age and historical, was quickly supported during the conclave. His election was considered a symbol of change in the Catholic Church, although he did not want to take over the papasi.
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On March 10, 2013, Bento XVI’s successor before choosing a Cardinal George Mario Bergogglyo He met with Reverend Thomas Rossic in Rome. Wearing a simple Casoke, Argentine sought cardinal prayers and admitted that he was a little nervous. Two days later, it emerges Papa FranciscoCardinals surprise many, including them.
Initially, Bergogleo was not seen as a strong candidate. At the age of 76, most cardinals liked to get a young leader to get a long Pontific. In addition, he was second in the 2005 KCCLAE, and he had no expectations that he would not return as a candidate.
However, during the vote the situation changed once: George Mario Bergogleo began to unexpectedly supported, especially in reformed cardinals. It has become a consensus choice, its humility, religious dedication, and a relationship with Latin America.
In 2005, Pope Francis in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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As the Kklave develops, Bergogleo gains strength, overcome other favorites such as Cardinal Scola and Sherer. In just 24 hours and five votes, he was elected as the Pope, overcome the 90 -voting mark.
The election was a big surprise, especially at the Italian Episcopal meeting, believed that Scola was the winner. The choice of Bergogleo, fast and unexpected, is a sign of the Holy Spirit, ending the hopes of the “Italian restoration” in the papasi, and reflects the change of the direction of the Catholic Church desired.
Pope Francis No Metro de Buenos Aires, My Argentina, EM 2008.
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I don’t want to choose Pope
In 2013, Bergaglio’s sister revealed that his brother was not willing to choose as a pop pop. Maria Elena, with the hopes of Kklave, claims that George Mario Bergogleo is reluctant to take responsibility for the papasi.
According to Pope Francis’s sister, he was afraid that he had interrupted his religious mission.
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Maria Elena also said that Bergaglio was pressed to accept papasi after being selected by Cardinals. Pope Francis’s sister has highlighted the simplicity and values of her family, and she has always emphasized the importance of serving others with humility and dedication.
George Mario’s elections surprised the entire family because he never demonstrated the desire to achieve this position in the Catholic Church.
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At the age of 76, George Mario Bergogleo became the first Pope of America and the first Jesus and his election was considered historical.
Despite the great responsibility, many hopes that it will maintain the simplicity and tranquility shown from the beginning, when it is greeted in a wise and simple way.
Pope Francis in St. Peters Basilica in Vatican on election day as the new head of the Catholic Church in March 2013.
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On his first day, Pope Francis expressed his desire to visit the Pope Francis Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, but the visit was postponed. In the following days, the Pope celebrated people and inquiries with cardinals, which indicates the start of the serious agenda.
His election was very important, because Francis was the first Latin American Pope and the first non -European in the centuries, creating a great emotion in believers, gathering a large number for their first public performance in St. Peters Square.
