Cardinal Bergoglio replaces Benedict XVI, who
resigned last month saying he was not strong enough to lead the Church.
The 115 cardinals have been in isolation since Tuesday afternoon, and held four inconclusive votes.
At least 77 of them, or two-thirds, would have had to vote for a single candidate for him to be elected Pope.
@pontifex sends its first tweet of the new papacy, with the message: "HABEMUS PAPAM FRANCISCUM".
He thanks the crowd for the welcome, adding: "Good night and I wish you a peaceful rest". He leaves the balcony to rapturous cheers.
Pope Francis I says the world should set off on a path of love and fraternity and asks faithful to pray to God for him.
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