Who is Pope Leo XIV the new leader of the world’s Catholics
Robert Prevost Finally Elected as New Pope, Taking the Name Leo XIV
According to a report by the English section of “Webangah News Agency” citing Mehr news Agency, after prolonged deliberations, the Vatican has finally chosen its new leader for the world’s Catholics.
Before Robert Prevost was announced as the new pope—taking the name Leo XIV—from the balcony of St.Peter’s Basilica, crowds gathered in the square enthusiastically chanted “Viva il Papa!” (Long live the pope!).
The 69-year-old Prevost now ascends as the 267th successor of St. Peter, assuming his role under the papal name Leo XIV. He is the first American to hold this position, though due to his decades of missionary work in Peru and service as a bishop, many associate him more closely with Latin America than with his U.S. roots.
Born in 1955 in Chicago, Illinois, to parents of Spanish and French-Italian descent, Prevost served as an altar boy in his youth and was ordained a priest in 1982. Three years later, he moved to Peru but frequently returned to his hometown for pastoral duties and leadership at a monastery there. He also holds Peruvian citizenship and is remembered fondly there for working with marginalized communities and fostering human connections. For ten years,he served both as a local priest and taught at a seminary in Trujillo,northwestern Peru.
In his first address as pope,Leo XIV paid warm tribute to his predecessor Francis: “We still hear Pope Francis’ faint yet courageous voice blessing us.” Turning to cheering crowds below St Peter’s Basilica he added: “United hand-in-hand with God we shall move forward together.” He also referenced his background within Augustinian order; dispatched aged just thirty on religious mission work where he remained until being appointed Bishop Chiclayo by then-Pope Francis one year after latter assumed papacy itself (2013). Notably prominent role heading Dicastery overseeing bishops across Latin America saw him rise rapidly through ranks – becoming Archbishop January 2023 before elevation cardinal mere months later under same pontiff who had appointed over eighty percent voting cardinals present conclave making selection unsurprising despite relative newcomer status among them…
What Are Pope Leo XIV’s Views?
Seen continuing reforms initiated during Francis’ tenure including support migrants poverty alleviation environmental protection while unafraid voicing criticism towards US politicians like Vice President JD Vance whom publicly rebuked via social media post quoting National Catholic Reporter headline: “JD Vance Is Wrong: Jesus Doesn’t Ask Us To Rank Our Love For Others.” Though fully aware divisions within American Catholicism heritage links back Argentina via long service region provide continuity between two popes both hailing Americas – second such figurehead following Argentine-born predecessor whilst first ever from Augustinian order…
Vatican faces renewed scrutiny over sexual abuse scandals involving clergy alongside global crises such Gaza genocide requiring increased intervention; late pontiff having been vocal advocate Palestinians path hoped will be followed newly elected leader whose tenure begins amid these challenges…
