The Pope has now been leading the worlds 1+ billion Catholics for a couple of days and there is talk about future personal and political challenges for this pontiff.

With the historic rise of an Argentine cardinal to the throne of St. Peter, many in his South American nation have started a debate, with one of its own becoming the first Latin American pope. Jorge Mario Bergoglio previous relationship with the Argentine government may underscore his ability and future willingness to continue to butt heads with leaders, whose politics conflict with the Roman Catholic Church.

US Census figures indicate data from July 1, 2012 reveals NY remains the nation's most populous metropolitan area, with an estimated 19.8 million residents, followed by Los Angeles and Chicago.

Brooklyn: 2.4 percent (60,900 people)

Manhattan: 2.1 percent (33,200 people)

Queens: 1.9 percent (42,000 people)

The Bronx: 1.7 percent (23,400 people)

Staten Island: 0.4 percent (2,000 people)

An early afternoon two alarm fire has seriously damaged a City Island building just as members of this small nautical community are making headway in their recovery from Super-storms.

About 125 firefighters with 3 truck ladders and 3 hoses battled flames for over an hour Thursday afternoon at the multistory building located at 225 Fordham street at the most eastern end of the island.

He's also the first Jesuit Pope, but don't cry for him Argentina. The only tears shed in this Catholic South American country are tears of joy. Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio Of Buenos Aires, has been elected the new leader of Catholic Church, on the second day and following five votes. He will now be known as Pope Francis I and he was reportedly the first runner-up in 2005, during the previous selection.

The official installation mass of Francis I will take place at 9:30 a.m. in Rome on Tuesday, March 19, at the Vatican. He chose the name as a reminder of St. Francis of Assisi, a long-time champion of the poor. Francis was founder of the Franciscan Order, born at Assisi in Umbria, in 1181 and died there, 3 October, 1226.