Habemus Papam: Is Bergoglio
Lombardi: The courage of Cardinals
choice of Pope Bergoglio is a “surprise” and it was a choice that demonstrates “the courage of the cardinals to broaden perspectives. It is the first time a pope from another continent. ” Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Vatican press office accepts her the choice of his successor Benedict XVI. A Pope who demonstrates “style of simplicity and evangelical witness” and that is also a continuity with Benedict XVI.
For Lombardi is “a good response to the expectations of the people of Latin America.”
21:19 “The Pope has said he wants to pray Our Lady and tomorrow will probably be in Santa Maria Maggiore.” He said the director of the Vatican press office, Father Federico Lombardi, in press briefing
Time 9:14 pm “An immense joy.” This is the comment in the heat of the Franciscan friars of Assisi – spread through their website www.sanfrancescopatronoditalia.it – the choice of the name of the new Pope Franciscans “give praise to God and rejoice in the election of the Supreme Pontiff Jorge Mario Bergoglio.
The Franciscan family clings to the Holy Father Jorge Mario Bergoglio with feelings of gratitude and sincere affection and deep respect, with Francesco promising obedience and reverence to the Lord Pope. ” “In this Year of Faith – add – in assisting the beginning of His ministry with unceasing prayer, looks forward to welcoming the Pope to the places sacred to the memory and prophecy of St. Francis, closely associated with the Apostolic Church in Assisi straight from his Bishop Domenico Sorrentino. “
9:12 pm “I’m glad. And I pray that the Lord help him and support him in his task. ” So Don Andrea Ferrero, pastor at Portacomaro (Asti), the country of origin of the family of Pope Francis. “It would be nice – says the priest – to meet him. But of course I did not even dream of asking such a thing. And please, do not write … “. Don Andrea the parish of St. Bartholomew
9:06 pm “I am pleased especially with the Christians of Latin America, which for the first time they see one of them the head of the Catholic Church.” Angela Merkel has said in a congratulatory message to the Pope Francis I.
