Pope Francis Elected Amid Historic Conclave

Mini Story: The Election of Pope Francis

March 13, 2013—the world watched as black smoke turned to white over the Sistine Chapel. The Catholic Church had a new pope.

Inside the Vatican, the cardinals had deliberated for two days. The previous pontiff, Benedict XVI, had stunned the world by resigning, leaving the Church at a crossroads. Now, after five ballots, a humble cardinal from Argentina emerged as the choice to lead 1.2 billion Catholics.

Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the archbishop of Buenos Aires, had entered the conclave as a quiet but respected figure. Known for his simplicity—riding the bus, cooking his own meals, and living in a small apartment—he represented a different kind of leader. As the votes piled up in his favor, he reportedly bowed his head and whispered, 'May God forgive you for what you have done.'

When Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica and announced 'Habemus Papam!' the crowd erupted. Then, for the first time in history, a pope chose the name Francis, inspired by St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of the poor.

Dressed in simple white robes, Pope Francis greeted the world with a warm smile and a request: 'Pray for me.' His papacy had begun—a journey of reform, mercy, and a Church for the marginalized.

And so, a new era dawned—one that would challenge tradition, inspire millions, and redefine what it meant to be pope.

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