You all know that the duty of the Conclave was to give a bishop to Rome. It seems that my brother Cardinals have gone almost to the ends of the earth to get him”¦ but here we are. I thank you for the welcome that has come from the diocesan community of Rome..
Pope Francis: his first words
Translation from Vatican Radio:
Brothers and sisters good evening.
You all know that the duty of the Conclave was to give a bishop to Rome. It seems that my brother Cardinals have gone almost to the ends of the earth to get him”¦ but here we are. I thank you for the welcome that has come from the diocesan community of Rome..
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