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No doubt Trump will take credit for the election of the first American pope.
A surprise but seems a decent chap.
Selected as cardinal by Francisco two years ago.
He adopted Peruvian nationality after many years living in Chiclayo and was then appointed Bishop of Chiclayo
The last time a Pope was named Leo was between 1878 and 1903, coinciding with the most prosperous period in Argentina's history. Leo XIII, Pope of the Catholic Church during Argentina's Golden Age.
During the presidencies of Julio Argentino Roca, when Argentina was a world power. Julio Argentino Roca was president from 1880 to 1886 and from 1898 to 1904.
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Also today is the Day of the Virgen de Lujan, so here's hoping !
Also today is the Day of the Virgen de Lujan, so here's hoping !
Aye....nae bloody chance of that being repeated!!!! 
This is an interesting angle, and a connection to both New Orleanians and people of color everywhere.
Splinter , should it not be Leo XIV ?
Splinter , should it not be Leo XIV ?
Sorry, I got lost in a papal time warp!
Hell of a lot of them. Why not just call him Pope Rab?
