Pope Francis Inauguration Ministry – Historic Election of Pope Francis

Original L’Osservatore Romano special edition newspaper, published on March 13, 2013, to commemorate the election of Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) as the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church.
The front page features the iconic “Habemus Papam” announcement and a large color photograph of Pope Francis greeting the world from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Inside, the newspaper offers a detailed article introducing the new Pope, highlighting his Argentinian roots and the historic nature of his election the first pontiff from South America.

The edition is beautifully framed with an original decorative border designed by artist Isabella Ducrot exclusively for this extraordinary publication.

• Date: March 13, 2013

• Publication: L’Osservatore Romano

• Edition: Extraordinary Edition

• Language: Italian

• Features: Artistic border, color photographs, commemorative release.

A rare and historic collectible marking a milestone in the history of the Catholic Church.