A Down-to-Earth Debut for Pope Francis

Name: A Down-to-Earth Debut for Pope Francis
Uploaded: 2013-03-14T22:00:00Z
Duration: P160S
Description: Following his historic election, Pope Francis' first day was no-nonsense, as he collected his belongings before moving into his new life as pontiff. The 76-year-old Argentina native is the first non-European pope in 12 centuries, though he is the son of Italian immigrants. Jonathan Rugman of Independent Television News reports.

Clip: Season 2013 | 2m 40s

Following his historic election, Pope Francis' first day was no-nonsense, as he collected his belongings before moving into his new life as pontiff. The 76-year-old Argentina native is the first non-European pope in 12 centuries, though he is the son of Italian immigrants. Jonathan Rugman of Independent Television News reports.

Aired: 03/14/13

Expired: 04/13/13

Rating: NR

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