..., just the FACTS, please!: 10 things to know about Pope Francis

emblem of the Papacy: Triple tiara and keys Français : emblème pontifical Italiano: emblema del Papato Português: Emblema papal. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Newly elected Pope Francis, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina, appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica after being elected by the conclave of cardinals at the Vatican March 13. | Reuters

Jorge Bergoglio, Argentine cardinal, elected Pope Francis
Newly elected Pope Francis, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina, appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica after being elected by the conclave of cardinals at the Vatican March 13.
(Photo: Reuters) 2013

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The White House shared a link.

about an hour ago

"On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I offer our warm wishes to His Holiness Pope Francis as he ascends to the Chair of Saint Peter and begins his papacy." —President Obama: http://wh.gov/o8sc

Statement from the President on His Holiness Pope Francis

wh.gov

BBC World News shared a link.

26 minutes ago

How does the Vatican generate the white and black smoke it uses to signal decisions in the Papal election?

Look at the recipes used to signal the announcement of a new Pope, and you’ll find they are essentially making smoke bombs.

Science behind the Vatican’s smoke signal explained

www.bbc.com