« We need good people who come from our country » – DiePresse.com
On St. Peter’s Square, people received the new Pope with joy dances. World politics reacted – from Trump to Putin.
6:06 p.m. The sun stands almost directly above the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica when a murmur goes through the crowd. Protecting many hold their hands against the gliding light, still unsure whether they really see what they think to see. A few seconds later, all doubts are cleared.
The white smoke remains white. The world has a new Pope and that Catholic Church Your 267th head found.
The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica sound like music to cheer for people, flags in rainbow colors ceremoniously swing alongside flags from several countries of the world above the Piazza San Pietro. « Habemus Papam! » Calls Evaristo and the people around him agree. The young man from Nigeria studies at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome theology: « This is a moment of unity, » he says. « Christians and non -Christians, Catholics and other believers, we are all one. »
« The happiest day in my life »
The Mexican Alejandro can hardly believe his luck: « I only arrived in Rome this morning, » he says beaming joy. « The fact that I can experience this makes this day one of the happiest in my life. »
