The Argentine Episcopal Conference released a “Letter to the people of God in relation to the appointment of Pope Francis,” in which Argentine bishops express their “joy and gratitude” for his election.
The statement was drafted on April 19th when the Catholic dignitaries were meeting at the 105th Plenary Meeting in Pilar.
“God gives us mercy, joy and hope,” they said as they stressed that “God was the one who inspired Pope Benedict his noble and prophetic gesture of his resignation.”
The bishops considered that this decision sets a very valuable example for the Church and for the entire world. Besides this gift, he is joined by Francis, the first Argentine and Latin American Pope.
Source: Buenos Aires Herald