We have a pope

He looks kindly, if it's possible to tell that from the TV.

I'm not a Catholic, but I hope those who are are happy with the appointment. Is it appropriate to send congratulations on having a new pontiff? If so, please accept mine, and apologies if that is a silly thing to say.

From what I've heard he is in the tradition of the previous Pope, who was, I believe, fairly progressive. I hope he can rein in DT a bit.

MayBee70

He looks very kind, gentle and genuinely moved by it all. And has a lovely smile.

I agree

He looks very kind, gentle and genuinely moved by it all. And has a lovely smile.

Why does it take so long to choose a new Archbishop of Canterbury?

American. Donald will be pleased.

Quite young, could be pope for 20 years. I hope he is a traditionalist

Mollygo

GrannyGravy13

POTUS Trump will see it as a sign that he is also the ^chosen one^

Even the BBC interviewer said he had to ask, “Is this anything to do with DT?”

Ugh. We all know he is going to take any chance he can get to take credit.

Though I am not Catholic, it is amazing to see the traditions and ceremonies. I hope the American continues where Francis left off.

GrannyGravy13

POTUS Trump will see it as a sign that he is also the ^chosen one^

Even the BBC interviewer said he had to ask, “Is this anything to do with DT?”

Robert Prevost!

First ever from America

I feel rather moved by all this. Maybe it’s because the last Pope seemed to be such a good person.

Pope Leo.

POTUS Trump will see it as a sign that he is also the chosen one

The first US Pope!

He will be in the Room of Tears now. Emotional. Praying.
Trying on one set (out of three set aside) of papal robes and selecting one box containing new shoes out of the half dozen sizes awaiting the wearer

With all respect- how do you know?

. We’ve many of us seen The Two Popes, and I think he is more likely to be having a nice cup of tea and a hobnob- maybe even a chocolate one. .

Marydoll

Our Diocesan pilgrimage is in Rome just now.
Friends of mine are part of it, due to fly home tomorrow.
What are the chances of that happening, to be there at such an exciting time..

Once in a lifetime, wonderful experience. They are going to be so uplifted

It has happened very quickly, hasn’t it? I hope the chosen Pope is a man of true peace and kindness, rather like Pope Francis was.

Our Diocesan pilgrimage is in Rome just now.
Friends of mine are part of it, due to fly home tomorrow.
What are the chances of that happening, to be there at such an exciting time..

Watching now. Interested to see what name he takes.

I hope it is the Maltese cardinal Mario Grech. He is a peacemaker and would be a compromise pope, following on from Pope Francis

What an incredible sign, on the 80 anniversary of VE day and Pope Francis called home at Easter

Watching and waiting ….

It was very quick karma. I take that as a good sign (not much dissent) as consensus was quickly found.

White smoke has been seen so we should know quite soon. Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle are said to be front runners but, we won't know until we have an official announcement..

I thought it would take much longer!

I hope he is a compromise pope and brings back some tradition, we need the stability in an uncertain world

It was very quick this time