Catholics have quickly embraced the humble pontiff, whose different style enabled a spur of the moment decision to step into the crowd after Sunday mass and shake peoples' hands. NBC's Anne Thompson reports. (Nightly News)
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As the Vatican prepares to inaugurate a new leader, Maria Shriver pays a visit to Assisi, the home of St. Francis, whose simplicity and love for the poor has been a source of inspiration for the pope. (TODAY)
David Gregory discusses the prevalence of sexual abuse in the Catholic church and how Pope Francis' tenure will address that issue. (Meet the Press)
The sister of Pope Francis told reporters that her brother was in love with a girl when he was young and went to church to pray about it. She said it was at that moment that he "felt the call" to serve the church. NBC's Keir Simmons reports. (TODAY)
It has been a whirlwind week for Pope Francis, but he took some time out to talk with the world's press, revealing how he chose his famous name. NBC's Keir Simmons reports. (TODAY)
Reports that the leader of Argentina's Jesuits didn't do enough to protect two priests kidnapped and tortured during Argentina's military dictatorship are believed to be anti-clerical elements used to attack the church, according to the Vatican. NBC's Anne Thompson reports. (Nightly News)
The newly elected pope met this morning with the cardinals who appointed him less than 48 hours ago, reportedly refusing to deliver the homily prepared for him in favor of speaking to them off the cuff. NBC's Natalie Morales reports. (TODAY)
The new pope's path to the Vatican began more than 70 years ago in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he was born to Italian immigrants. He turned to the priesthood in 1969 and decades later has become the first pope from the Americas. NBC's Lester Holt reports. (TODAY)
Cardinal Timothy Dolan talks with TODAY's Matt Lauer about the selection of the new pope, dispelling rumors of conflict within the conclave saying it was "pretty clear the spirit was leading us" to Pope Francis' appointment. (TODAY)
Some of the most memorable moments as Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 76, was named the next pope. Pope Francis, whose installation will take place Tuesday, March 19, will lead the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics. (Nightly News)