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North Texas Catholics celebrate the news of a new pope


Published on 2025-05-08 18:51:32 - KDFW
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  • University of Dallas students rushed to the union on Thursday as the word spread that white smoke was billowing from the smokestack above the Sistine Chapel. It was standing room as the next pope to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics was revealed.

North Texas Catholics celebrated the announcement of Pope Francis as the new leader of the Catholic Church, expressing joy and optimism about his potential to bring change and unity. At the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe in downtown Dallas, the news was met with cheers and applause, with many expressing hope that Pope Francis would address issues like poverty and social justice. The new Pope, formerly known as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina, was seen as a unifying figure who could bridge divides within the church and society. Local Catholics, including students and churchgoers, shared their excitement and high expectations for Pope Francis's papacy, emphasizing his humility and commitment to serving the poor.

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