Cardinals Introduce New Pope Francis to St. Peter’s Square [PHOTOS]

The Catholic church has elected a new pope. Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as the 266th Pontiff and will lead the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. He has taken the name Pope Francis. (Photos: Getty Images)

Crowds gather at the Vatican to see who's been elected pope.

White smoke signals the election of Pope Francis I

Vatican crowds

Vatican crowds

Vatican crowds

Vatican crowds

Pope Francis I

Pope Francis I

Pope Francis I

Pope Francis I

Pope Francis I