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Palm Harbor Reacts to Election of Pope Francis

The white smoke appeared on Wednesday, signalling that the conclave had chosen Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio to be the new head of the Catholic Church.

As the bells rang and white smoke appeared Wednesday, Catholics around the world celebrated the election of Pope Francis as the 266th pope. 

We asked Palm Harbor Patch Facebook readers how they felt on Facebook about the Catholic Church's selection of Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio to lead the church. 

They responded positively. 

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Ed Holtzman wrote, "Carnivale at the Vatican!"

Shane C. Bracewell said, "Very smart choice!" 

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However, Ann Comper Hendricks wrote, "I was hoping for the Cardinal from Canada.'

On Wednesday, Bishop Robert Lynch with the Diocese of St. Petersburg released a welcome letter to Pope Francis. 

We want to hear from you! Do you think Pope Francis is the right person to lead the Catholic Church? 

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