Public Religion
The Catholic Cardinals elected Jorge Maria Bergoglio as the next pope in a surprisingly swift conclave. Bergoglio will be the first Latin American pope, and announced that he will take the name Pope Francis I. He is known for his emphasis on social justice, which will likely resonate with Catholics from the U.S., 60% of whom want the Catholic Church to emphasize social justice issues over abortion and the right to life.
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