Supporters of Argentina's Cardinal Bergoglio have been celebrating since he was elected pope on Wednesday (March 13). Pope Francis is a surprise choice to lead Roman Catholics, and the first non-European pontiff in over 1,000 years. One cardinal says the appointment will send shockwaves through Latin America. New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan had been mentioned as a potential pope among a host of other candidates.
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