Sherman Oaks: Share Your Thoughts About the New Pope

Now that the conclave has announced the new head of the Catholic church, Sherman Oaks Patch wants to know what you think about the choice.

Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina, who will be known as Pope Francis, led a prayer at the Vatican shortly after the announcement was made Wednesday afternoon.

The televised event marked a new beginning for the Catholic church.

The Catholic community is at Notre Dame High School and St. Cyril of Jerusalem Catholic Church in Sherman Oaks.

Tell Patch: In what direction should Pope Francis take the church?

Catholics: What is your wish for your faith in this new chapter?