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Wednesday 13 March 2013

New Pope Elected: Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina

76 year old Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Buenos Aries in Argentina has been named the 266th Pope. He's the first Latin-American Pope in the history of the Catholic Church, which is the longest running institution in the history of mankind...almost 2,000 years old.

The new Pope was the archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina before he was elected to lead the Catholic church. He was ordained for the Jesuits on Dec. 13, 1969. He has chosen the Papal name - Pope Francis 1.

168 comments:

  1. God Bless Pope Francis. And the whole church. Amen.

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  2. So St. Malachy in your other post was wrong? He predicted a Petrus Romanus and not a Bergoglio. Anyway, at least we can hear something other than the elections for a new pope. Finally!

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  3. To God be the Glory. Proud to be Catholic!

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  4. Habemus Papam!.. May God give him the strength to lead without being tired.. Soo happy too.

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  5. Am so happy for this, at least God has answered our prayers. Linda you are trying , keep it up

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  6. Congrat we finally got a new pope

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  7. really.... Bless be the name of God....

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  8. To God be the Glory!

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  9. Habemus Papam. Pope Jorge Mario Bergoglio was not among d expected ones to be elected. I so love d Catholic church, they always keep people guessing. Enjoy ur "black pope" people LMAO. May God give our Dear Pope the Divine wisdom to lead d oldest church on earth. God bless U Pope. I love u

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  10. God Bless the Vatican city and God bless the pope and God bless the Roman Catholic church!

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  11. Ekene diri chukwu o. Proudly Catholic

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  12. Thank God...catholic for life .

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  13. Our father, who art in Heaven! Thank you God! May this Pope live forever.

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  14. Glory be 2 God almighty,finally we've gotten anoder pope.may God b wit him

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  15. Am so happy. Long live the d pope. God bless Catholics.amen

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    1. And forget blessing the rest of the world?? Grow up

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  16. Waoh, good news!
    I am happy to hear dis but so sad dat among d 11 africans, non qualified.

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  17. And de gate of hell shall never prevail against thee.. Habamus papam!

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  18. Our father, who art in Heaven! Thank you God! May this Pope live forever.

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  19. Wooooooow Glory to Jesus and honor to Mary, Daddy welcome may God guild you and lead you in dis calling through Christ our Lord...

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  20. Thank God, we pray that God will help him in his decisions as the Supreme Pontiff, may God direct the New Pope towards his will to Mankind and also grant him the grace to be a humble Leader in his service to God, Humanity and the Church. Amen.

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  21. Congrat 2 all d Catholics!...I guess dey finally saw d white smoke.

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  22. Great news. Tnk U Jesus... N he chose my patron saint's name yayyyy

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  23. Dis is d point wen am proud 2 b a catholic,finally, d media will fish in anoda river n leave d church of God alone.....may d Lord strengthen His Holiness Pope Francis de First n give him divine insight 2 sheperd His flock. Amen

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  24. May he be blessed!
    So excited

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  25. First to comment. Thank God Almighty for the pope..... Peter upon whom the church of christ will be built. Amem

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    1. Ofcourse, you are the first to comment. Linda where is the trophy?

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    2. Na wa linda no dey post on time. There were no comments when I posted o. Linda abeg o y u fall my hand like dis now. Thank God say I no use my neme

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  26. hm. At last the white smoke has risen.

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  27. I thot they said he would be black and go by the name Peter...shio... LONG LIVE THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY!!! LONG LIVE THE KINGDOM OF GOD!!!

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  28. God help them.....see that the head of the church is jesus...not mortals

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  29. Afta they disagreed 4 2days on who d pope will be now dey announce A white pope which i fik they are totally bias n racially oriented which is not 4rm God...A black pope was initially selected but they refused that's why they brot d black smoke...as far as am concerned d selection of dz new pope is highly political

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    1. Ok.we haff hear...but what will ou oga at the top say about this?

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    2. Get educated bro! Black smoke meant no decision yet not that a black was elected

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  30. cograte man!!! Am happy 4 u but why nt a black pope i mean frm africa

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  31. Pope francis ,,,,we welcome u,,,mAy you lead the holy church well,,,,,God be wt u

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  32. Ada Ejike Onyeama13 March 2013 at 20:46

    Habemus Papam. Very humble man, cooks his meals, drives himself. Chose d name Francis. St Francis of Asisi is known 4 his humility & helping d poor. So proud of my Roman Catholic Faith.

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  33. Yay!!!!!!
    Nd his name aint Peter
    Double yay!!!!!!!
    No end of world yet
    Triple yay!!!!!
    ***JANTA***

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  34. Iv been waitin 4 dis gist 4 lyk eternity. I even slept off sef. Linda pls sit up. Anyway A̶̲̥̅♏ happy 4 our new pope#dancin#

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  35. Yes oo. The Lord has done it. Congrats to all my catholic brethren. Pls we should all put him in our daily devotions for Gods guidance in leading d church entrusted to him.

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  36. He retire last year from been the archbishop...point of correction

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  37. congrate!!! Old man !!! But why nt frm africa even my 9ja nawaaooooo!!!(*-*)

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  38. Until I see a black pope,I won't celebrate any pope that is elected.

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    1. U go wait o. Just pray it happens in your life time.

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  39. So all d stories of romanus d sometin is a lie#dancin d world is nt comin 2 end afta all.....long live pope francis 1

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  40. God bless the catholic church. God bless our pope. Glory to Jesus.

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  41. Long Live Pope Francis de 1st, Long live the Church. I pray that God will direct him as he becomes the 266th pope. Am so so proud to be a Catholic

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  42. To God be the Gloryyyyyyyy.


    HABEMUS PAPAM!!!

    ~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA3310

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  43. Nice one for the catholic church, at long last he is here! At least we can now rest from the talk of black pope that some people wouldn't let us rest with, a pope is a pope, that's all that matters!

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  44. God bless the pope!!!!!!!!!!

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  45. thank you Jesus......God grant him the strength to rule well....long live the catholic church....long live pope francis 1....so excited

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  46. Tnk u LORD ......#Angel smiley#.

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  47. Am happy my community has finally become the pope.. May God bless him

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  48. Una cum Papa nostro Franchesco primus et Episcopo nostro et universo clero
    I pray God's wisdom upon the new Pope to lead the church

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  49. May God bless His holiness... Pope Francis d 1st!!!! #Proudly catholic#

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  50. Nobody'd believe I tipped this Cardinal to be pope and even got the name Fransiskus correct.
    Nobody'd believe it.

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  51. Time to reform the church Pope Francis. Well done and welcome to the hot seat.

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  52. If the new pope is a strong line conservative then he has to tackle: Gay marriage, Homosexuality and Abortion"...

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  53. The Lord is his strength. God bless him.

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  54. May d lord give him d Grace 2 lead his pple jus as St. Peter did! May God helps him as he leads d Catholic faithfuls'

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  55. I am super excited. Thank You God.Habemus papem

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  56. May your reign be long and fulfiling
    www.naijaopenmouth.com

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  57. Jesus promised to be with the Church even till the end of time. He has remained faithful to his word. God bless the Church and God bless Pope Francis.

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  58. God directs him.

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  59. I knew it from the outset, they would never appoint a black man as Pope.
    http://latesttoptechnews.blogspot.com

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  60. Glory be to God in the highest. May the Lord be with your spirit. And this is how a true "man of God"is chosen. Yes I said it!!!

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  61. Pope Francis 1.....awesome!!!! #proudCatholic#

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  62. The holy spirit of God Almighty will grant you wisdom, divine wisdom & strenth to shepherd his church. Long live the pope, God blesss the pope!

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  63. Bravo!May God give yhu d wisdom 2 tender d Flock

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  64. Welcome ♏Ɣ Pope. His Holiness, Pope Francis τ̣̣ђё 1st.

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  65. Blessed be God! I pray that the HolySpirit will grant him the wisdom and grace to lead the church in the way that God wants her to go. Amen.

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  66. Nice having a new pope, but *latin american?* fear dey catch me o! Make him no come legalise gayism 4 inside we church o!

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  67. Wow! Another history made and record broken. The 1st Latin American Pope. I pray that God will bestow him with wisdom to lead his flock. Pope Francis 1 pray for me.

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  68. I hope he won't resign jst like the ex'pope. Its good though

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  69. Habemus papam.God be praised.

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  70. Glory be to God 4 answering our prayers.

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  71. Congratz Pope Francis I

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  72. were ar dose sentimental commenders who tink christ is not wt His church,,dey ar nw silent bcos dey just blind and sentimental protestant and were is d prophecy of malachy dat d next pope wil b peter..christ hv promise to b wt His church ad infinitum
    cf mat 16:18-20. Catholicism for life

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  73. TO GOD BE GLORY

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  74. May God direct his path and give him a discernment spirit. Amen!

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  75. So when a new pope is elected he has to choose a papal name i didn't know that where have i been all my 20 blah blah years

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  76. God bless you d choosen of God. May His Grace sustain you.

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  77. Finally! Thank God.first to comment!

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  78. Thanks be to God. http://www.obinnaenemuo.blogspot.com

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  79. Welcome to office sir......

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  80. He's a handsome pope,hope some perverts in the house won't go eyeing him€just thinking
    Congrats to the Pope Francis 1!

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  81. That's great news...goosebumpy kinda thing. My only question is,what about that prophesy??

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  82. I lik dat hmm congrat

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  83. Thank God for the gift of our new pope, pope francis d 1. Am so happy .indef the kingdom of hell never prevail against the church. I pray God to give him the grace to lead the catholic church to greater height in Jesus mighty name .AMEN

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  84. Thank God for the gift of our new pope, pope francis d 1. Am so happy .indeed the kingdom of hell shall never prevail against the church. I pray God to give him the grace to lead the catholic church to greater height in Jesus mighty name .AMEN

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  85. biko, what happened to peter lol according to the prophesy of malachy?

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  86. Congrats to him and The catholic church,Linda please is it true dat d former pope converTed to islam after his resignation?


    _Bennylin

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  87. He's a Jesuit priest how is that related to Petrus Romanus as predicted by Malachy's prophesies?

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  88. You can hate us;
    We will stand.
    You can try and rewrite history to propagate your lies;
    We will stand
    You can call us cultists, illuminati, satanists, whatever;
    We will stand
    It was on our rock that Christ built His Church and on that rock we have stood for 2000 years;
    AM PROUD TO BE A CATHOLIC TILL I DIE!!!!

    P.S so go and kick shit!!! We will sponsor your funeral :D

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    1. But... Who is arguing with this idiot? *confused*

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  89. God bless our pope! God bless catholic church!

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  90. The Holy Mother Church is praying for you, Francis.

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  91. God bless the Holy Father, Pope Frnacis 1

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  92. Everything is working for d Argentines these dayz meeeen! #Yesterday was L. Messi; and today the Pope!

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  93. God bless the pope!!

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  94. 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.

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  95. a latino okay we thank God

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  96. Pope Francis is the new oga at the top........that's all.:D if u like post ma comment cos der's no time I comment on dis blog u harly post it. I,m commenting 4 d last time. So u keep losing pple on ur blog. Cos u don grow wings nau.#angry face#

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  97. Black cardinals shouldn't bother turning up when they need to choose a new pope

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  98. OK...we don hear, Roman Catholism =politics..

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  99. SomebodySpecial14 March 2013 at 00:01

    Worship God in Spirit and in Truth. Run you race carefully. The end is draw nearer every passing hour. There is no other way to get to God except through Jesus. Not through Mary.

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  100. As d first pope Francis WE Xpect D best from Him.
    CONGRATS

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  101. i thank God for this choice, a papacy outside Europe is better,bt what is our Pope without our prayer?He began by enjoining us to pray for him.God bless and stregthn you Papa Francis

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  102. white business!

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  103. God bless the Pope and may he through Pope Francis the 1st bless all of mankind with Peace and Love IJN. Amen

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  104. God bless Pope Francis!

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  105. Linda it is simply Pope Francis


    www.gbengatoye.blogspot.com

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  106. God bless the church and the pope.

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  107. Thanks be to God for giving us a new Pope. Long live the word of God and the sit of Saint Peter. Habemus papeum.

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  108. Madam pls post my comment nau!

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  109. But my question is this, this guy is 78 oh. the last pope was 85 when he said he was no longer fit. ANd the new one is just a few years yournger than him, dont get!

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  110. Pope Francis not Pope Francis 1. He's Jesuit so this should be fun. I love him already. God bless him.

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  111. Thank God... I pray God gives him d wisdom 2 lead right

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  112. But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

    Matthew 15:9

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  113. God bless Pope Francis, bless the catholic church and all true Christians in the world!

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  114. May God Bless Pope Francis, Bless The Holy Catholic Church and all true Christians in the world! Amen!

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  115. Great news. Congrats to all Catholics and Christendom.
    Praise to be to Jesus, honor to Mary

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  116. Conspiracy theorists are cooking up their stories already...can't wait for the first dose.

    *Tingles*

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  117. God bless and guide you my pope.

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  118. Long Live the pope, Long live the catholic church. May Heaven pour down strenght and grace upon u His holiness as u answer this call. Amen

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  119. must the popes be very old

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  120. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm na wa!

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  121. Thank God we have a new pope, but come to think of it, they are all above 70 years na, soon this one will resign again. Anyway i will be here sipping my lacasera and chewing my gala until i hear say them don select cardinal Arinze. Congrats Pope Francis 1.

    Papal!

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  122. God Bless the Pope. Proud Catholic.

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  123. He is a latino he is spainsh

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  124. God bless the Pope!!!!

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  125. Whats all this abt having a 'black Pope'. The conclave isnt like our Nigerian elections where zoning is practised.
    D main thing is getting a pope who will lead d church effectively, lets all do our little part by praying for him. Ad multus annos papa.

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  126. My heart is glad. And my spirit is at peace with that smile... His Holiness Pope Francis 1....A Pope has nothing to do with ethnicity or race... He has to be choosen by God. And its so obvious Jorge is from God.

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  127. Pope don emerge...shall we now hear word?....tank u! Nw get back 2 makin sumtin out of ur lyf pope lovers!hahahaha....make una dey worship man wey God create.o wa lara yin...mstcheeeew

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  128. Haba linda ikej so u can't even allow me to congratulate my new Pope. Anyway to God be the glory honour n power. Long live the Holy Father pope Frances. If u like post

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  129. Wait oo LIbers i have a question for u all. Which church doe Linda attend? Is she a Christians or Muslim, hindu or pagan or an atheist? We have not seen Linda's photo in a church or with her Priest/Pastor. Linda please show us ur photos where u are going to give offering ooo.

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  130. the micks have done it again. not listened to society. he's 76. when will they learn. young blood will bring people back to the church. not a 76 year old. another election is iminent

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  131. Habemus Papam! Thank U JESUS
    I am soooo happy.

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  132. To God be Glory, lets expect reformation

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  133. May God have mercy on us all

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  134. Glory to Jesus......Honour to Mary

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  135. I so like our new pope Francis,God bless roman catholic and God bless our new pope,so proud to be a catholic,lol.

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  136. All this bitter ppl still dey? @Sombody special and Anon 8:59..... Catholics worshiping Mary/Pope or asking Mary to pray for them is better than worshiping General Overseers, At least we see Mary name for Bible, Show me whr ur GO name dey. There is fire out break in ur house, call pastor, ur wife is in labour, call pastor, ur child is sick, call pastor. Pastor na God? U no fit pray ur way out. Less i forget, among all mankind, Mary is the only woman that can call Jesus, My Lord, My Savior, My Redeemer and My Son. That Womb bore the Son of God. At least that alone should fetch her some respect. If say she disobey God, U for never see salvation. Linda, u av a choice of posting my comment or letting it pass, bt my point has been made. Proud Catholic

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  137. MAY GOD STRENTHEN OUR POPE AMEN

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  138. paul c nwaogu_ do u no if d pope comes frm God?

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  139. Congrats ɑ̤̥̈̊п̥̥̲̣̣̣d̶̲̥̅̊ may the name of the almighty God be praised, Welcome papa, Pope Francis 1

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  140. GOD Bless the pope and strengthen him. AMEN.

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  141. MAY GOD GIVE HIM THE GRACE TO LEAD HIS FLOCK

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  142. God bless Pope Francis!

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  143. All you fools criticizing the catholic church,u people should shove ur ignorant hatred up ur asses please. They worship man, they pray to mary,they rig election,why not a black pope bla bla bla... Jeeez,can't u idiots grow some sense for once? Ok,we pray to mary,we honor our pope...didn't u Protestants worship ur pastors? General overseers? So,ur pastors and general overseers are better than Holy Mary the Mother of Jesus? Mary made Jesus to perform his first miracle when It's not even his time to start. And that idiots saying,"God should open their eyes to knw that God is the leader of the church not a mortal man"...u are the biggest fool of this generation...in bible are there no head of temples and religions? I see u guys prefer praying to pastors then.

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  144. May God bless Pope Frances and the entire Roman Catholic Church... Amen!

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  145. May God give pope francis d strength, & d grace needed 2 work 4 d church. Amen

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  146. Yet another man that would be raping innocent kids at the back of the church!! Bloody Shameless People

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