Infographic: 10 things about 'the pontiff of firsts' Pope Francis

On Thursday morning (Manila time), the world welcomed 76-year-old Jorge Mario Cardinal Bergoglio of Argentina as the new head of the Catholic Church. While he takes after the age, intellect, and conservative stance of his predecessor Benedict XVI, Bergoglio - now known as Pope Francis - came out to be a "pontiff of firsts," hitting a number of historical marks from his choice of name to his nationality. The new "bishop of Rome" is finding his way into the world's consciousness through his message of simplicity, which ironically made him a "rock star" in his native Buenos Aires. Known for his pastoral work, he joined the common folk in catching the bus to work, talked to the homeless, and traveled to the slums. "We have a pope who probably upset some people tonight by not following the formula," said Rev. Tom Rosica, a Vatican spokesman. Get to know more about the 266th pontiff through this infographic produced by GMA News Online.