The election of a new pope draws strong emotions from the faithful. One of my most powerful Catholic experiences came in 2013 while watching TV, as thousands in St. Peter’s Square cheered for the introduction of Pope Francis.
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Welcoming the new pope
Habemus Papam! We have a pope! The world heard those joyful and ancient words from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica last week, as Pope Leo XIV emerged on the balcony for the first time and gave his first blessing to the city of Rome and to the world.
Dándole la bienvenida al nuevo Papa
Habemus Papam! ¡Tenemos un Papa!! El mundo escuchó esas palabras alegres y antiguas desde la logia de la Basílica de San Pedro la semana pasada, cuando el Papa León XIV salió al balcón por primera vez y dio su primera bendición a la ciudad de Roma y al mundo.
Statement from Bishop Hying on the election of Pope Leo XIV
We thank God for our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV! In this Jubilee Year of Hope, we ask the Lord to shower Pope Leo XIV with grace and favor as he begins the beautiful, arduous, and evangelizing task of shepherding the Universal Church.
Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, the Chicago-born prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops under Pope Francis, was elected the 267th pope May 8 and took the name Pope Leo XIV.