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Faithful visitors react before newly elected Pope Francis appears on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday (March 13) in Vatican City. Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as the 266th pontiff and will lead the world's 1.2 billion Catholics.  RNS photo by Andrea Sabbadini

Argentina’s Pope Francis heralds a new era for Latin America

Rick Hampson | Mar 14, 2013

(RNS) Pope Francis’ roots in Argentina give a boost to the morale and image of a continent that is coming into its own and overcoming many negative stereotypes.

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The Rev. Wes Granberg-Michaelson retired after serving 17 years as general secretary of the Reformed Church in America. RNS file photo by Katy Batdorff/The Grand Rapids Press.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Why the next pope should come from the Global South

Wesley Granberg-Michaelson | Feb 18, 2013

(RNS) A non-European pope, drawn from the Global South that’s shaping the future face of the church, would be a prophetic spiritual gift to the whole Christian community, and beyond.

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