Local Jesuits are thrilled to see one of their own rise to the top of the Roman Catholic Church.
Wgn’s Amy Rutledge spent the day at the Pilsen Jesuit Academy and has more on the story.
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Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio chosen as new pope
Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina has been elected the next pope, Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran announced Wednesday night from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. He is the first South American pope. Until last year, Bergoglio was the archbishop of Buenos Aires before stepping down because of his age. He is 76.
The new pontiff, the Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina, is taking the name Francis.
He replaces Pope Benedict XVI, who resigned in February.
WGN-TV’s Dina Bair is live with the latest from St Peter’s Square.
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3 Comments to “Chicago Jesuits celebrate first Jesuit Pope”
March 14, 2013 at 4:04 PM
Where's immigration when you really need them?
March 14, 2013 at 4:35 PM
You are truly evil.
March 14, 2013 at 4:38 PM
@ LaMigra~
Are you referring to the hispanic immigrants who are thrilled to have a Jesuit Pope who is anti-abortion and against gay marriage ? Aren't these the same immigrants who voted 99 percent for a president who is just the opposite and endorses both gay marriage and abortion. Sorry, I can't figure you friends out.