We have a Pope;
The most eminent and most reverend Lord
Jorge Mario
Cardinal of Holy Roman Church Bergoglio
Who has taken the name Francis."
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On 13 March 2013 at 8:24pm, the Holy Father Francis, preceded by the Cross, appeared
at the Loggia of the brightly lit Vatican Basilica. Before imparting the
“Urbi et Orbi” (“to the city and the world) apostolic blessing he
greeted the enormous crowd that had been gathering all afternoon in cold
and rainy St. Peter's Square saying:
“Dear brothers and sisters,
Good evening. You know that the duty of the Conclave was
to give Rome a bishop. It seems that my brother cardinals picked him
from almost the ends of the earth. But here we are! I thank you for the
warm welcome. The diocesan community of Rome has its bishop. Thank you!
First and foremost I would like to say a prayer for our Bishop Emeritus
Benedict XVI. Let us pray together for him, that the Lord bless him and
the Virgin keep him.”
After leading the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Gloria, Pope Francis again addressed the crowd saying:
“And now let us begin this journey, bishop and people,
this journey of the Church of Rome, which is the one that leads all the
churches in charity. A journey of fraternity, of trust between us. Let
us always pray for one another. Let us pray for the world so that this
might be a great brotherhood. I hope that this journey of the Church
that we begin today, and in which my Cardinal Vicar here present will
assist me, will be fruitful for the evangelization of this beautiful
city.”
“Now I would like to impart the blessing, but first,
first I ask a favor of you. Before the bishop blesses the people, I ask
that you pray to the Lord that He bless me: the prayer of the people
asking a blessing for their bishop. Let us pray in silence, this your
prayer for me.”
“Now I will impart the blessing to you and all the world, to all men and women of good will.”
After imparting the apostolic blessing Pope Francis
added: “Brothers and sisters, I take my leave. Thank you for your warm
welcome. Tomorrow I'm going to pray to the Virgin, that she will
safeguard all of Rome. Good night and rest well.”
For more information, please visit:
http://www.news.va/en/news/habemus-papam-cardinal-bergolio-elected-pope
http://www.news.va/en/news/pope-francis-his-first-words
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May the Lord bless our Holy Father Pope Francis
as he leads the Church on our journey of faith.
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