`` Today is a historic day , '' Argentina 's president says . Priest : It 's going to rebuild many things , and it 's a new start . '' " I'm sorry to hear that you're going through this difficult time. Mexican bishops say his selection is `` a sign of love '' for Latin American churches . Pope Francis is the first pope from Latin America .
`` Today is a historic day , '' Argentina 's president says . Priest : " I'm sorry to hear that you're going through this difficult time. Mexican bishops say his selection is `` a sign of love '' for Latin American churches . Pope Francis is the first pope from Latin America .