Westchester Catholics Celebrate Election Of New Pope
PORT CHESTER, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) - Excitement and curiosity filled the hearts of Catholics attending morning Mass at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Port Chester.
People there already seem to feel a kinship with Pope Francis because of his common touch and lifestyle.
One parishioner pointed out that as Cardinal, he didn't use his palace, lived in a modest apartment, and used public transportation instead of a limousine.
Westchester Catholics Celebrate Election Of New Pope
"There's more poor people in this world than rich people," he said. "So, you've got to take care of poor people."
"I think he's a good priest," said one woman.
"He's humble and simple. I don't know too much about him, but I wish him luck," said another.
"So I hope everything will be alright. I wish him luck," said one man.
"It don't matter if he comes in Italian or German. It don't matter," said one parishioner.
Each of those people had a different accent. Mass is said in five languages at this church, including Polish and Spanish.
It's hoped to the Argentine Pope of Italian decent can have universal appeal to all.
