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We're still trying to process the sad news of the fertilizer plant explosion that shook the small town of West, Texas. So far, we know that over 160 sustained injuries and the number of deaths is in the range of 5 to 15 and continues to rise as a result of the shocking event.

A wide range of celebrities and prominent figures from Katy Perry to Pope Francis have taken to Twitter to send their positive thoughts and prayers to the small community that is attempting to recover from the tragedy. Here are some of their messages:

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Pope Francis could be the first step in The Church's change after all!

Despite his stance on gay marriage (definitely against it), new details have been revealed, shedding light on when the new Pope argued FOR gay civil unions in Argentina as a Cardinal.

With the country on the verge of approving gay marriage back in 2010, the Roman Catholic Church wanted to stop it immediately, but he called for compromise for the sake of order.

Marcelo Márquez, a gay rights leader and theologian says he received a call from the Cardinal and he says:

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Yesterday after Pope Francis I, aka George Bluth Sr. (example below), was elected, we began hearing that he only had one lung!

Understandably, a lot of people are worried about this — and even Anderson Cooper seems to be concerned. The thing is, though, there probably isn't really anything to worry about… and Dr. Sanjay Gupta confirms that for Anderson when talking about the state of the Pope Francis I's health!

So, no need to worry!

Watch the video (above) to hear it discussed at length if we haven't calmed your nerves!

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Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina has JUST been named the new pope, but that's not stopping us from thinking about his replacement!

After all, he is 76 years old so he may get a little cough here and there and hey, all popes need a day off every once in a while, right?

So, why not hold our own papal election???

Here are 7 people who we think would make excellent choices as a backup pope just in case Pope Francis needs a day off! Just wait until you get until the end!!

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Wait wait wait!

Did someone keep the receipt?? We only got part of a new Pope!

We kid, we kid — but it IS an incredible fact that Pope Francis I only has one lung! It was lost to an infection as a teenager, but medical experts remind us that

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Twitter: how else would we get insightful and ground breaking comments on the new Pope by Hollywood's elite??

LOLz!

Of course the celebs are tweeting about Pope Francis I! The whole world is watching and commenting — and it's nice to see we can all come together to either pay respects or make jokes!

The jokes are waaaaay more fun! Here is some of what the rich and famous are saying:

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