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New pope steering away from tradition

On Good Friday, one of the most important days on the Christian calendar, the day many Christians believe Jesus died, it was the first time the new Pope led events at the Vatican.

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    Argentine Jorge Bergoglio elected Pope Francis

    Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope Wednesday and chose the name Francis, becoming the first pontiff from the Americas and the first from outside

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    Photos: Introducing Pope Francis I

    On March 13, 2013, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected pope, the first ever from …

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    Popes of the last 100 years

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