Stories focus on Bergoglio, the Jesuit order and his choice of the name Francis
Stories about the election of Argentinean Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as the new pope offer a wide perspective on the unexpected choice of a Jesuit and his choice of the name Francis:
- The Society of Jesus reports on the election of one of its members to be Pope Francis I.
- The society’s Superior General P. Adolfo Nicolás S.J. issued a statement about Bergoglio’s election.
- The Catholic News Service reports on the new pope and the Jesuits’ surprise at Bergoglio’s election.
- The National Catholic Reporter announces Bergoglio’s election as pope.
- USA Today writes about the order of the Society of Jesus.
- The Daily Beast writes about seven things to know about the Jesuits.
- The Atlantic writes that the choice of the name Francis reveres both Francis of Assisi and Francis Xavier.
