TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) -
There
is a great joy and anticipation among Roman Catholics when a new Pope is
chosen. This particular time has great significance, especially in Southern Arizona
where there are many Spanish speakers.
St. Francis of Assisi is
prominent in St. Augustine Cathedral in Downtown Tucson. He is an advocate for
the poor and charismatic; it is what they hope Pope Francis will be.
For many Tucsonans, the
choice of the first Pope from the Americas has great significance, too, as
history is made.
"Our new pope represents
all Latino America, so it's like North America, Central America and South
America," Dominican Sister Gladys Echenique of Argentina said. "And, of course,
being an Argentine, I am very proud of it."
"The Americas are known for their strength in
Catholicism and I just think this will inspire even a great growth and devotion
to our Lord." Said Monsignor Al Schifano, Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson.
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