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Anderson cooper in rome starts right now. The world has a new pope. 1. 2 billion catholics have a new leader and unlike many they have ever had. A short time ago, stepped on to the balcony, begins day one of his papacy as a true pioneer in many ways. The first latin american pope, the first noneuropean pope in modern times. First to take the name francis after Saint Francis of assisi. This one made history quickly, as well. Extraordinary scene in the square. The five rounds of voting, a decision. And as the white smoke rose, the crowd in st. Peters square erupted. The joy. This time, not tempered by mourning as it was eight years ago, because for the first time in 598 years, the previous pope is alive and well, retired, not deceased. As word got out, the crowd grew larger. People literally running to the square, romans and visitors, even people making airline connections, racing to the square. More than 150,000 in all, officials say. All eyes on that small balcony, waiting, watching, w

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