Papal name Karol Józef Wojtyła was elected and, wishing to continue his predecessor's work, became the second Pope to take a double name as John Paul II. In 2013, a new name was introduced into the lineage: on being elected Pope, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio selected the name Francis to emphasize the spirit of poverty and peace embodied by Saint Francis of Assisi. Often the new pontiff's choice of name upon being elected to the papacy is seen as a signal to the world of who the new pope will emulate, what policies he will seek to enact, or even the length
Vicente Bokalic Iglic Vicente Bokalic Iglic Vicente Bokalic Iglic C.M. (June 11, 1952) is a prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires from 2010 until 2013, when he became bishop of Santiago del Estero. Born in Buenos Aires, Iglic became a member of the Congregation of the Mission on June 5, 1976. He was ordained to the priesthood on April 11, 1978. On March 15, 2010, he was appointed auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires and titular bishop of "Summa". Iglic received his episcopal consecration on the following May 29 from Jorge Mario Bergoglio, archbishop of Buenos