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Francis appears before 150,000 pilgrims in St Peter's Square then plunges into the crowd to shake hands with faithful.
Europe Last Modified: 17 Mar 2013 22:58 GMT
Comments come as Francis confirms he took name from 12th century saint Francis of Assisi, a symbol of peace and poverty.
Europe Last Modified: 16 Mar 2013 20:24 GMT
Charge that Francis failed to condemn Argentina's Dirty War-era abuses described as aimed at discrediting the Church.
Europe Last Modified: 15 Mar 2013 21:14 GMT
Selection of Latin American to lead world's Catholics is described as "geographic and cultural upheaval" for Vatican.
Europe Last Modified: 14 Mar 2013 19:05 GMT
After formal resignation of Benedict XVI on February 28, conclave of Vatican cardinals will select new church leader.
Ted Regencia, Ben Piven
Interactive Last Modified: 14 Mar 2013 16:49 GMT
Crowds at St Peter's Square in Vatican City erupt in cheers at sight of white smoke indicating election of new pontiff.
Europe Last Modified: 13 Mar 2013 18:59 GMT
The selection of a Latin American Pope would be symbolically important and would help rejuvenate a crippled Church.
Opinion Last Modified: 12 Mar 2013 13:04 GMT
Catholic cardinals gather in Rome to choose successor to Benedict XVI who resigned citing health issues.
Europe Last Modified: 12 Mar 2013 09:06 GMT
Next Pope faces challenge to modernise a faith that many believe is out of touch with the modern world.
Europe Last Modified: 10 Mar 2013 20:17 GMT
Cardinals from around the world gather in Vatican ahead of conclave as UK's senior cleric admits sexual misconduct.
Europe Last Modified: 10 Mar 2013 01:21 GMT
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