Pope Leo XIV's U.S. roots strike a chord with Rochester locals
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — More than 300,000 Catholics are a part of the Diocese of Rochester, encompassing 12 counties across Western New York.
Thursday, Besty Ingles shared her excitement, as well as the initial shock finding out that Pope Leo XIV is the first American Pope.
Local Catholic leaders react to first American pope
Ingles highlighted the name 'Leo' is sentimental to her because she studied a lot about Pope Leo XIII and said how he stood for workers' rights and unions, and she thinks the choosing of the name is a message.
'The fact that he mentioned Francis in his first few words, that he would not be a duplicate or a twin of Frances but that he shares the same philosophy,' Ingles said.
Ingles also added her late husband's name was Leo, as well as now his grandfather. She shared what he hopes Pope Leo XIII continues into his new role.
'The fact that he lived in Peru and worked among the poor,' Ingles said. 'I think it says a lot about the direction that he's hoping to lead, so I'm very excited about that.'
I hope for someone who is in Francis' mode and out with the people, not strictly living in the Vatican,' Ingles continued. 'Francis washed the feet of prisoners and Muslims and other feet. On holy Thursday night, I'd like to see him have that same kind of heart and outreach to people, Francis drove a little teeny tiny car. I hope maybe he'll be like that.'
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