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Pope Francis has been named Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2013.

Time's managing editor Nancy Gibbs revealed the magazine's decision on NBC's "Today" Wednesday morning.

Pope Francis, who gained world praise in 2013, became the first Jesuit pope in March 2013 following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI.

Time's managing editor Nancy Gibbs explained the magazine's choice on Wednesday, calling the Pope "a new voice of conscience."

"In his nine months in office, he has placed himself at the very center of the central conversations of our time, about wealth and poverty, fairness and justice, transparency, modernity, globalization, the role of women, the nature of marriage, the temptations of power," she said. "When he kisses the face of a disfigured man or washes the feet of a Muslim woman, the image resonates far beyond the boundaries of the Catholic Church."

Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi sent a message from the Vatican on Wednesday, on behalf of the Pope:

The Holy Father is not looking to become famous or to receive honors. But if the choice of Person of Year helps spread the message of the gospel-- a message of God's love for everyone-- he will certainly be happy about that.

Do you you agree with Time's choice for person of the year? I definitely agree!

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A very good choice. Congratulations to Pope Francis. Though I am not catholic, I appreciate Pope Francis humility and disposition to his papal office. Wishing him all the best in his efforts to reform the catholic institution.

This man is the reason youths lyk me are proud 2 be associated with The Catholic church. He is really leading by example

Pastor Kun: A very good choice. Congratulations to Pope Francis. Though I am not catholic, I appreciate Pope Francis humility and disposition to his papal office. Wishing him all the best in his efforts to reform the catholic institution.

I agree a 100%. The Pope's show of humility is unparalleled.

caldermichaels: This man is the reason youths lyk me are proud 2 be associated with The Catholic church. He is really leading by example

He's a good man

Abeg, wetin dem giv am as him be the person of the year??

Sheenor: Abeg, wetin dem giv am as him be the person of the year??

Make you go ask TIME now...lol

Am proud of the Pope, but very thankful to God Almighty for this recognition. Viva le Papa!!!!!

okpurukata: Am proud of the Pope, but very thankful to God Almighty for this recognition. Viva le Papa!!!!!

Viva el Pope
May God strengthen you in your mission on earth.
God bless you infallible father

POPE II: Viva el Pope
May God strengthen you in your mission on earth.
God bless you infallible father

God bless him

Congrats my Holy Father.

Si deo pro nobis qui nostra nos..........
God bless the supreme pontiff

Sheenor: Abeg, wetin dem giv am as him be the person of the year??

Another religious bigot

Congrats to the Pope!

Good decision!

NA THEIR PERSON'IM BE NAW!

I kind of like the man sha. I just don't know why. Congrat to him.

when then?

prymesolution:

God bless him

Amen

besticality: I kind of like the man sha. I just don't know why. Congrat to him.

he's blessed ,humble and very generous.

I completely agree with their choice this year. It has no real political undertones.
After I viewed pics of him hugging that guy with the disease that left him disfigured with unsightly boils, the Pope warmed my heart. And No, I am not Catholic.

Nice one ah hope to follow ya foot-steps

vivacious vivi: I completely agree with their choice this year. It has no real political undertones.
After I viewed pics of him hugging that guy with the disease that left him disfigured with unsightly boils, the Pope warmed my heart. And No, I am not Catholic.

what are you waiting to embrace Catholicism and accept him as your holy father.

In Phyno's voice

Now I'm finally here, say HELLO to the MAN OF THE YEAR

God bless the Pope!!

i hope that clown called okotie will see this.

yuzedo: sooooooooooo me Cheif yuzedo sweetus nko? dint i merited to win anytin?

Emeritus ni