HABEMUS PAPAM! ROBERT FRANCIS PREVOST IS POPE LEO XIV
We have a new pope! Robert Francis Prevost is Pope Leo XIV. Who is Robert Prevost? Here is a brief summary to introduce you to the man who is now the successor of Peter.
We have a new pope! Robert Francis Prevost is Pope Leo XIV. Who is Robert Prevost? Here is a brief summary to introduce you to the man who is now the successor of Peter.
PREVOST IS NEW POPE, AN AMERICAN CARDINAL COMMITTED TO THE REFORMS POPE FRANCIS BEGAN
Prevost was the least American among the American cardinals, having spent most of his ministry as a priest and bishop in Peru, and in Rome as the general of the Augustinian order. The cardinals clearly wanted someone committed to Pope Francis' reform agenda and someone with a demonstrated record for effective management.
Prevost was the least American among the American cardinals, having spent most of his ministry as a priest and bishop in Peru, and in Rome as the general of the Augustinian order. The cardinals clearly wanted someone committed to Pope Francis' reform agenda and someone with a demonstrated record for effective management.
ROBERT PREVOST, FIRST US POPE, WILL REIGN AS LEO XIV
In a shocking vote that caught the Catholic world by surprise, Robert Francis Prevost has been elected the 267th pope, and the first United States citizen to become the bishop of Rome.
In a shocking vote that caught the Catholic world by surprise, Robert Francis Prevost has been elected the 267th pope, and the first United States citizen to become the bishop of Rome.
CHICAGO NATIVE CARDINAL PREVOST ELECTED POPE, TAKES NAME LEO XIV
A native of Chicago and Augustinian missionary who worked for years in Peru, the new Pope Leo XIV had been working at the Vatican as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops under the late Pope Francis.
A native of Chicago and Augustinian missionary who worked for years in Peru, the new Pope Leo XIV had been working at the Vatican as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops under the late Pope Francis.
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT POPE LEO XIV’S POLITICAL AND SOCIAL VIEWS
Pope Leo XIV spent two decades working in Peru’s poorest enclave and appears to be in the mold of Pope Francis — who carried a legacy as “the people’s pope” for his outreach to those on society’s margins.
Pope Leo XIV spent two decades working in Peru’s poorest enclave and appears to be in the mold of Pope Francis — who carried a legacy as “the people’s pope” for his outreach to those on society’s margins.
EVEN WITH POPE LEO XIV IN PLACE, US CATHOLICS STAND ‘AT A CROSSROADS’
Catholics themselves can also forget – or never learn – that their small slice of Catholicism is not the whole of Catholicism. Recognizing and elevating what unites this vast family of Catholics, both personally and collectively, is going to be critical as the church moves forward.
Catholics themselves can also forget – or never learn – that their small slice of Catholicism is not the whole of Catholicism. Recognizing and elevating what unites this vast family of Catholics, both personally and collectively, is going to be critical as the church moves forward.
IN-DEPTH: A LOOK AT THE MAN WHO HAS BECOME LEO XIV
An American citizen born in Chicago to a family of French, Spanish, and Italian descent, and marked by extensive missionary experience in Latin America: the new Pope Leo XIV, aged 69, is the renewed face of a global Catholic Church, building bridges between North and South.
An American citizen born in Chicago to a family of French, Spanish, and Italian descent, and marked by extensive missionary experience in Latin America: the new Pope Leo XIV, aged 69, is the renewed face of a global Catholic Church, building bridges between North and South.
WILL POPE LEO XIV FOLLOW POPE FRANCIS' LEAD WHEN IT COMES TO INTERFAITH DIALOGUE?
Commentators agree that while Pope Leo may emulate Pope Francis to some degree, he will bring his own flavour to his papacy. Amid global conflicts, the new pope will need to forge new bonds. Experts say he has the background and the skills that will demonstrate that he's up to the task.
Commentators agree that while Pope Leo may emulate Pope Francis to some degree, he will bring his own flavour to his papacy. Amid global conflicts, the new pope will need to forge new bonds. Experts say he has the background and the skills that will demonstrate that he's up to the task.
POPE LEO XIV FACES A DIFFICULT CHALLENGE ON MIGRATION. HE MIGHT BE UP TO THE TASK
At a time in world history when nativist movements are on the march, the global community needs a moral leader who can encourage nations to work together—to build bridges, not walls—to address the global migration crisis in a humane and equitable manner.
At a time in world history when nativist movements are on the march, the global community needs a moral leader who can encourage nations to work together—to build bridges, not walls—to address the global migration crisis in a humane and equitable manner.
WILL POPE LEO XIV MAKE THE CALL ON WOMEN DEACONS?
"Perhaps we need to look at a new understanding or different understanding of leadership, power, authority and service — above all, service — in the church from the different perspectives that can be brought to the life of the church, by women and men, so there are conversations going on; there is an official study going on."
"Perhaps we need to look at a new understanding or different understanding of leadership, power, authority and service — above all, service — in the church from the different perspectives that can be brought to the life of the church, by women and men, so there are conversations going on; there is an official study going on."
SEEING POPE LEO XIV BEYOND AMERICA'S RIGHT AND LEFT
People ask, “Is the new pope liberal or conservative?” The question itself betrays our culture’s tendency to view our faith and many moral issues through a partisan political lens. The lens is red or blue, left or right, but if we are Christian our lens should be Christ.
People ask, “Is the new pope liberal or conservative?” The question itself betrays our culture’s tendency to view our faith and many moral issues through a partisan political lens. The lens is red or blue, left or right, but if we are Christian our lens should be Christ.
THE WORLD’S POPE - POPE LEO TAKES THE WHEEL
As Leo XIV’s papacy begins, conservative and progressive Catholics alike are bound to experience vindication—and disappointment. It’s a symptom of American narcissism that we believe the election of the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics to be all about us.
As Leo XIV’s papacy begins, conservative and progressive Catholics alike are bound to experience vindication—and disappointment. It’s a symptom of American narcissism that we believe the election of the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics to be all about us.
CONTINUITY, CHANGE, AND THE ELECTION OF A NEW POPE
There are numerous and contradicting opinions on the dynamics at play in Leo’s election. To be sure, the choice of Robert Prevost is a sign of continuity—on Vatican II, on Francis, and on synodality. Further, Leo is the second consecutive pope to come from a religious order and from Latin America.
There are numerous and contradicting opinions on the dynamics at play in Leo’s election. To be sure, the choice of Robert Prevost is a sign of continuity—on Vatican II, on Francis, and on synodality. Further, Leo is the second consecutive pope to come from a religious order and from Latin America.
BIOGRAPHY OF HIS HOLINESS LEO XIV
The first Augustinian Pope, he is the second American Pontiff after Pope Francis. However, unlike Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the 69-year-old Robert Francis Prevost is from the northern part of the continent, and spent many years as a missionary in the South...
The first Augustinian Pope, he is the second American Pontiff after Pope Francis. However, unlike Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the 69-year-old Robert Francis Prevost is from the northern part of the continent, and spent many years as a missionary in the South...
A POPE OF COMMUNION: LEO XIV AND THE FRANCIS LEGACY
The first pope from the United States has made it clear he will build on the ‘precious legacy’ he inherited from Francis – but it is clear too that his style of leadership will be very different.
The first pope from the United States has made it clear he will build on the ‘precious legacy’ he inherited from Francis – but it is clear too that his style of leadership will be very different.
POPE LEO’S HOMILY: “BROTHERS AND SISTERS, THIS IS THE HOUR FOR LOVE!”
Leo XIV formally inaugurated in the Petrine Ministry at Mass in St. Peter's Square. (Photos and full text of homily)
Leo XIV formally inaugurated in the Petrine Ministry at Mass in St. Peter's Square. (Photos and full text of homily)
WORLD LEADERS HEAR POPE LEO XIV CONDEMN MARGINALIZATION OF THE POOR
Pope Leo XIV, in his inaugural Mass, cast a vision of a united church that offers God's unconditional love to everyone. He said that "we still see too much discord, too many wounds caused by hatred, violence, prejudice, the fear of difference, and an economic paradigm that exploits the earth’s resources and marginalizes the poorest."
Pope Leo XIV, in his inaugural Mass, cast a vision of a united church that offers God's unconditional love to everyone. He said that "we still see too much discord, too many wounds caused by hatred, violence, prejudice, the fear of difference, and an economic paradigm that exploits the earth’s resources and marginalizes the poorest."
WITH POPE LEO XIV, THE CATHOLIC DIVIDE FINDS A BRIDGE
No sound bite will capture this papacy. But we’ve been given a clue. There is no mistaking it: Leo XIV speaks to our fragmentation. He is calling us away from tribalism and toward something older, deeper and more difficult: communion — the spiritual union of hearts.
No sound bite will capture this papacy. But we’ve been given a clue. There is no mistaking it: Leo XIV speaks to our fragmentation. He is calling us away from tribalism and toward something older, deeper and more difficult: communion — the spiritual union of hearts.
POPE LEO XIV GIVES HIS OWN PERSONAL SPIN TO VATICAN FOREIGN POLICY
the purpose of Vatican diplomacy is not to seek privileges, but to strengthen its evangelical mission at the service of humanity. Peace, justice and truth will be the pillars of the Catholic Church's missionary activity and the aim of the Holy See's diplomacy in his papacy.
the purpose of Vatican diplomacy is not to seek privileges, but to strengthen its evangelical mission at the service of humanity. Peace, justice and truth will be the pillars of the Catholic Church's missionary activity and the aim of the Holy See's diplomacy in his papacy.
DIVINE IRONY: A US-BORN POPE AND A WORLD ON THE BRINK OF DESTRUCTION
Pope Leo XIV, now the most prominent US-born religious leader in history, has positioned himself to be a force for peace and unity in the world and within the Church at a critical moment.
Pope Leo XIV, now the most prominent US-born religious leader in history, has positioned himself to be a force for peace and unity in the world and within the Church at a critical moment.
LEO XIV: AN AMERICAN POPE FOR THE END OF AMERICAN EMPIRE?
Leo is thus a fitting name for a pope to bear in our current age of imperial decline. It is a reminder that our faith rises above contemporary politics and above temporal authority.
Leo is thus a fitting name for a pope to bear in our current age of imperial decline. It is a reminder that our faith rises above contemporary politics and above temporal authority.
WHERE WILL POPE LEO LEAD THE CHURCH?
Who is Leo and where will he lead the church? Will he reverse the reforms of Francis? Push the pause button? Or will Leo advance beyond where Francis was willing to go? It’s still worth analyzing the new pope’s first few speeches for clues.
Who is Leo and where will he lead the church? Will he reverse the reforms of Francis? Push the pause button? Or will Leo advance beyond where Francis was willing to go? It’s still worth analyzing the new pope’s first few speeches for clues.
BRIDGE BUILDER - A HUMBLE, DIRECT, SYNODAL, AND PASTORAL POPE
In the final years of Francis’s papacy, Robert Prevost became one of the pontiff’s closest collaborators. What clues does their bond hold about Leo’s pontificate? He has made clear that he will continue to build the synodal Church of which Francis dreamed, while likely reformulating some of the themes of Francis’s pontificate in more Augustinian terms.
In the final years of Francis’s papacy, Robert Prevost became one of the pontiff’s closest collaborators. What clues does their bond hold about Leo’s pontificate? He has made clear that he will continue to build the synodal Church of which Francis dreamed, while likely reformulating some of the themes of Francis’s pontificate in more Augustinian terms.
LIVING VATICAN II
The signature achievement of Pope Francis was to reignite the spirit of Vatican II. Pope Leo’s signature achievement may be to lead the Church into a ‘post-post-conciliar’ era.
The signature achievement of Pope Francis was to reignite the spirit of Vatican II. Pope Leo’s signature achievement may be to lead the Church into a ‘post-post-conciliar’ era.
A POLYGLOT POPE, RANCOR OVER LITURGY, AND WORLD PEACE
Leo, already established as a polyglot fluent in Italian, should not hesitate to use English and increasingly make it the dominant language at the Vatican.
Leo, already established as a polyglot fluent in Italian, should not hesitate to use English and increasingly make it the dominant language at the Vatican.
WAYS POPE LEO XIV CAN BUILD ON FRANCIS’S TRANSFORMATIONAL PAPACY
Pope Leo XIV has a great opportunity to reinforce and deepen Pope Francis’s efforts to revitalize the Church. And all available evidence indicates that he wishes to do so—to continue the outstanding leadership that Pope Francis provided.
Pope Leo XIV has a great opportunity to reinforce and deepen Pope Francis’s efforts to revitalize the Church. And all available evidence indicates that he wishes to do so—to continue the outstanding leadership that Pope Francis provided.
THE AMERICAN POPE AND A US HIERARCHY THAT OPPOSED HIS PREDECESSOR
How will Pope Leo XIV deal with the Catholic bishops in the US who resisted the pastoral priorities set by his Argentine predecessor and helped pave the way for Donald Trump's election?
How will Pope Leo XIV deal with the Catholic bishops in the US who resisted the pastoral priorities set by his Argentine predecessor and helped pave the way for Donald Trump's election?
EARLY SIGNS ABOUT WHERE POPE LEO WILL LEAD THE CHURCH
Just as we all learned a lot about St. Ignatius under Pope Francis, we are about to learn a lot about St. Augustine under Pope Leo. There is a quote from the one, great Western church father in almost every speech Leo has given. And, Augustine still has much to teach us.
Just as we all learned a lot about St. Ignatius under Pope Francis, we are about to learn a lot about St. Augustine under Pope Leo. There is a quote from the one, great Western church father in almost every speech Leo has given. And, Augustine still has much to teach us.
WHY MAGA CHRISTIANITY SHOULD FEAR THE NEW POPE
Pope Leo’s election also offers hope, because he reminds the world that religious conviction need not serve nationalist power.
Pope Leo’s election also offers hope, because he reminds the world that religious conviction need not serve nationalist power.
CATHOLICS ARE FALLING IN LOVE WITH POPE LEO; THE MEDIA NOT SO MUCH
Given the enthusiastic crowds wildly cheering for the new pope in these early days of his pontificate, it seems to be more about the issues and topics he is actually discussing. A certain type of devotional Catholic may find that interesting, but the world's media? Not so much.
Given the enthusiastic crowds wildly cheering for the new pope in these early days of his pontificate, it seems to be more about the issues and topics he is actually discussing. A certain type of devotional Catholic may find that interesting, but the world's media? Not so much.
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