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Society 1 year ago
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Indonesian Catholics welcome Pope Leo XIV with joy
Indonesian Catholics have joyfully welcomed Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from North America and the Order of Saint Augustine, expressing hope that he will continue the legacy of his predecessor by prioritizing the poor and marginalized, and promoting unity within the Catholic Church.
Editorial 1 year ago
‘Habemus papam Americanum'
A champion of the Catholic tradition of social justice founded by his namesake Leo XIII, Prevost's background and clear admiration for his predecessor indicates that he may follow the same path to peace and love that Francis trod for the last 12 years.
Europe 1 year ago
Pope Leo hopes to bring light to "dark nights of this world"
Leo, the first pope from the US, told cardinals in the Sistine Chapel that he hoped to be a "faithful administrator" for the entire Church, and added that the Church should identify itself through the holiness of its members and not "the grandeur of her buildings".
Americas 1 year ago
'Great honor': World leaders welcome first US pope
"Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just named Pope. It is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope. What excitement, and what a Great Honor for our country," said US President Donald Trump. "I look forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV. It will be a very meaningful moment!"
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