https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2013/03/13/cardinals-choose-first-latin-american-pope/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 10:45:27 -0400<![CDATA[The College of Cardinals have announced that Cardinal Jorge Maria Bergoglio has succeeded Benedict XVI as the new pope. Bergoglio is 76 years old, and has been a cardinal for 16 years. He is the first Latin American pope. He has chosen the name Pope Francis.]]>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:23:32 -0400<![CDATA[Bryan Preston]]>https://pjmedia.com/bryan-preston-1/2013/03/13/cardinals-choose-first-latin-american-pope-n177225