Jorge Mario Bergoglio is from argentina. It is a historic selection, yes, but for the millions of progressive catholics in the united states, theres little in his background to indicate any change to the churchs conservative stance on issues such as abortion, contraception, gay marriage, or the role of women in the church. There are some other aspects of the new pope that set him apart as well. He apparently rode the bus to work in buenos aries and cooked his own food. Reporter the sight of the white smoke ignited a chilling roar from those in vatican city. The bells of st. Peters basilica started rang. At about 8 15 p. M. In vatican city, pope francis emerged from the balcony. [ cheering ] reporter the first pope from south america. The first pope to name himself francis, and the first pope who is a jesuit. Is known as a man who can blend first world with third world. Old with with new. In a sign some say shows his humility. First, i ask a favor of you. Reporter he asked catholics aro
Less than two weeks way. We are having technical difficults with that package. We will get that for you. We should mention it is three special things here. One he is a jesuit, non european here which is a first for a pope of someone to come from argentina. He will celebrate his first mass in the Sistine Chapel on thursday. He will be installed as pope on tuesday. We will bring you more as soon as we could get that resolved. Thank you. We have more details about pope francis i. He was born in buenos aires in 1936. The son of italian immigrants. A man symbolized poverty. He speaks spanish, atalgen and German Italian and german and only has one lung,. What is the reaction to the pope . Ktvus Ken Pritchett is here with that story, including why the archbishop of San Francisco thinks the name the pope picked is significant here. Ken . We apologize for the difficulties. Mike mibach said the conclave was quick. Conclaves used to drag on for weeks and months. The longest was from november to s
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Half of the cuts to programs including entitlements. On way back cut off water to the building. Charles this guy was really good, i like them. He seems to be a genuine individual. Charles i was the same way. I like his thought of locking congress in a room like they did the cardinals and feeding them bread and water. Charles even his tone was more cordial but i have seen from democrats. Sometimes gridlock is a good thing. Like with the market has been doing for gridlock. We will wait and see. Charles thank you very much, we appreciate it. Dagen it is not even spring yet, bold breaking out the summer suit. It is still winter. The clocks go ahead and charles is wearing leggings. What has the world come to . I am dagen mcdowell. The president s meetings continue on capitol hill. Republicans stand on spending cuts has given that party firmer footing. Rough seas ahead. A peak time of the year for cruising and carnival is having the problem with one of its ships. The president wraps up a mee
Vo mayor crockets denouncement of the klan led the news around the state that night, angering the klan in harrison. Rachel so, what you are going to just jump in line with the people that want to destroy your own people . Christof this one guy seems to hold so much power over this town. Mayor i think i have more power to change the town and i intend to use it. Robb there is no problem. Jeff crocket can move. He can be in a diversified community. Christof but you arent going anywhere. Robb oh, were not going anywhere. I mean we are too well established. We were established before they moved here and we will be established after they are laying cold in the grave. [ theme music ] bill hello, friends and neighbors, good thursday morning, and welcome welcome to the full court press. Were coming to you live on current tv all across this great hand of ours on thursday morning march 14th bringing you up to date on what is happening at our Nations Capital and around the globe. A big day from ro