At Boston College, Jesuits applaud choice
Francis’s standing as the first Jesuit pope in the nearly 500-year history of the order that sent a wave of gratification across campus.
A pope from new roots
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina became the 266th pope, and the first from Latin America. He chose the name Francis.
Yvonne Abraham
Is it possible to reconcile?
Could Pope Francis make the church a place where former Catholics might find a home again?
Framingham pastor tells of working with pope in homeland
The Rev. Volmar Scaravelli, pastor at St. Tarcisius Church, spent five years working with the newly named Pope Francis.
Christopher L. Gasper
Patriots dropped the ball with Wes Welker
Instead of backing up the Brink’s truck for Welker, the Patriots pushed him past the brink of no return.
Jim Davis/Globe Staff
News analysis
Welker bolts for Broncos; Patriots sign Amendola
After six record-setting seasons, Welker will be team up with Patriots nemesis Peyton Manning. Danny Amendola, 27, got a five-year, $31 million deal.
Boston adopts new school assignment plan
Boston scrapped a plan developed almost a quarter century ago and embraced one that seeks to allow more students to attend schools closer to home.
NStar chief complies with Coakley’s request for pay details
Thomas J. May disclosed Wednesday that he earned nearly $3.8 million in his last three months as chief executive of NStar.
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Sports
Celtics 112, Raptors 88
Celtics get right back in gear, rout Raptors
After a one-game respite, Paul Pierce had 15 points as the Celtics bulldozed and bullied the visitors in a 112-88 win.
Metro
O’Malley’s brethren embrace choice
At the San Lorenzo Friary in Jamaica Plain, the friars watched as the new pope was announced and chose the name Francis.
Columnists
Nation & World
Faithful enjoy ‘luckiest time to be in Rome’
Thousands packed the vast square as they waited for word about the next pontiff, and exalted when his name was revealed.
Politics
Senate budget plan seeks to restore cuts, end tax loopholes
Senate Democrats unveiled a budget that calls for $1 trillion in new tax revenues over the coming decade but actually increases spending.
Business
Short demand for long putters as vote on ban nears
Demand is down for long putters at local pro shops as people wait to see whether the anchored putting technique will be banned.
Arts
Movie Review
A 10-year-old views family discord in ‘Thursday Till Sunday’
Chilean filmmaker Dominga Sotomayor’s feature debut is beautifully photographed by Bárbara Álvarez, but the dialogue is spare and the pace slow.
Style
Bargain Bin
Store up on savings at Kartell
Ami Albernaz runs down specials and sales at area stores and shops, including Kartell’s semiannual sale.
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