Nearly every tv channel and radio station in the world will interrupt their programs to make the announcement within moments of the election.
No. Pope Francis was the first pope from the New World. There has never been a pope from Canada.
We will not know until the current pope dies and the Cardinals choose a new pope in a secret conclave.
After the balloting has successfully elected a new pope, the senior Cardinal Deacon will appear on the balcony of Saint Peter's Basilica and announce the name of the new pope.
After the balloting has successfully elected a new pope, the senior Cardinal Deacon will appear on the balcony of Saint Peter's Basilica and announce the name of the new pope.
The new pope, elected March 13, 2013 is Cardinal Jorge Maria Bergoglio from Argentina. He will be named Francis. Pope Benedict XVI resigned on February 28.Jorge Mario Bergoglio/Pope Francis .
If by kiwi you mean a New Zealander, yes, any Catholic male from anywhere in the world can become the pope.
White smoke comes out of the Vatican when a new Pope has been chosen. Cardinals and bishops of the Catholic Church enter into what is known as a conclave to elect the new Pope through a series of ballots. While in the conclave, the Cardinals and Bishops have no contact with the outside world.
The new Pope is always fitted with clothing tailored to his measurements.
Pope Fancis became the new pope in 2013.
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