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Herald Malaysia
13 hours ago
- General
- Herald Malaysia
CELAM celebrates 70 years with a telegram from Pope Leo XIV
The bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean gather for the 40th Ordinary General Assembly of CELAM, marking 70 years since the first General Conference of the Episcopate was held in Rio de Janeiro in 1955. May 31, 2025 The bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean have gathered for the 40th Ordinary General Assembly of CELAM By Sebastián Sansón FerrariIn a spirit of gratitude, living memory, and renewed commitment, the bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean have gathered for the 40th Ordinary General Assembly of the Latin American and Caribbean Episcopal Council (CELAM), marking 70 years since the first General Conference of the Episcopate, held in Rio de Janeiro in 1955. To commemorate this occasion, Pope Leo XIV sent a telegram to Cardinal Jaime Spengler, Archbishop of Porto Alegre and president of CELAM, warmly greeting the Council and emphasizing the continuing importance of ecclesial communion. The Pope's message summarizes the role CELAM has played in the life of the Church on the American continents: an expression of episcopal collegiality, an instrument of pastoral coordination, and a driving force for evangelization in diverse and often painful contexts. 'I join you all in giving thanks to the Lord,' the Holy Father states, 'for this joyful anniversary, which reminds us how the Latin American and Caribbean Episcopal Council is a sign of collegiality […] at the service of the holy and faithful People of God who journey on that beloved continent.' A direct message The message does not shy away from the painful reality facing Latin America where 'a great number of men and women are suffering tribulation and poverty caused by ongoing crises at both the continental and global levels.' In the face of these challenges, the Pope encourages the bishops not to lose sight of the centrality of the Risen Christ, who 'protects and guides the Church, rekindling hope within her.' His call is clear: go out and meet those who dwell in the peripheries, wounded by injustice, and proclaim to them the Gospel with 'the joy that springs from a personal encounter with Him.' Both witness and participant Since its foundation seven decades ago, CELAM has been both witness to and participant in crucial ecclesial conferences: Medellín in 1968, Puebla in 1979, Santo Domingo in 1992, and Aparecida in 2007. Each of these was an expression of communal discernment in light of the signs of the times. Today, in the era of synodality, this path takes on new dimensions and new challenges. From Bogotá, Colombia—where CELAM is headquartered—the assembly not only looked back on its past, but projected itself forward with a missionary spirit. As Pope Leo noted, the aim is to 'seek, in true and effective communion, pastoral initiatives that offer solutions grounded in the criteria of Sacred Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium.' At the close of his telegram, the Pope entrusts the bishops to the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, mother of the peoples of the Americas. He asks them to pray for him and imparts his apostolic blessing as a 'pledge of abundant heavenly gifts.'--Vatican News
Metro
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Pope's catch of curious gift thrown from crowd sparks admiration and concern
Pope Leo has impressed the world with a one-handed catch of a gift thrown to him from the crowd at St Peter's Square – though it also sparked debate around his security. The 69-year-old was waving to the crowd from his 'popemobile' as it trundled around the Vatican during his weekly general audience on Wednesday. He nearly missed a plush doll made in his likeness being held up by one fan as he passed by a few feet away. But, noticing it at the last second, he appeared to encourage its owner to toss it over. The wellwisher obliged, and Pope Leo caught the doll neatly in one hand without breaking his stance. Footage of the moment quickly went viral, with many commenting the moment hearkened to his American roots. 'Baseball level catch. You can tell by the form,' one user said on X. Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost, who became head of the Catholic Church as Pope Leo XIV on May 8, is known to be an ardent fan of his hometown's White Sox baseball team. Others argued it was concerning that a member of the public should have been able to throw something into the popemobile. 'Adorable but his security is definitely slipping,' one wrote. Another said: 'This is honestly lovely to see but what is his security doing? Seriously.' However the incident clearly did not faze the Pope's bodyguards, and the person who threw the doll did not face any reaction from them. Renowned personal security expert Will Geddes previously said Pope Leo's popemobile trips are protected with several layers of extremely tough security. He told Tyla magazine earlier this month that the Vatican security team 'would have strongly advised against it if they felt that they did not have control of the environments he was going to be driving through – and that's not just on the ground, that's also the high ground – people spotters, snipers, alike, who are going to be on rooftops who will have a good overwatch of the crowd below'. More Trending He added: 'That would also mean that they've got good security on the grounds in controlling and searching and testing for anybody who's coming into that environment, and ensuring that they didn't have a repeat of the previous assassination attempt [of Pope John Paul] back in 1981.' In the wake of his election, there was some speculation as to whether he supported the White Sox or their Chicago Cubs rivals. But his brother, John Prevost, clarified Robert was 'always a Sox fan' and footage has emerged of him in the team's stands at a 2005 game. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Pope Leo set to meet with Ukraine's Zelensky and JD Vance after inauguration MORE: I found a hidden side to Rome in the 'city that never was' MORE: Pope Leo XIV warns of 'third world war' in first Sunday blessing as pontiff
News18
16 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
Pope Leo XIV updates Peruvian citizen registration with new Vatican address
Last Updated: Lima, May 30 (AP) Pope Leo XIV hasn't forgotten his responsibilities as a Peruvian citizen: He updated his national registration information on Friday with his new Vatican address and a headshot. Peru's national registry agency said in a statement that the pope updated his information as part of the South American country's efforts to keep track of Peruvian citizens around the world. Leo was born in the United States but received Peruvian citizenship a decade ago. Four Peruvian officials met the pope at the Vatican headquarters and collected his fingerprints and signature, according to the statement from the National Registry of Identification and Civil Status. Miguel Stigler, a public information officer with the registry, told The Associated Press that Leo indicated that he wished to pick up his updated identity document during a future trip to Peru. The pope's travel plans to Peru are unknown. Leo was granted Peruvian citizenship in August 2015, the month before Pope Francis, his predecessor, appointed him bishop of Chiclayo, a city in the country's north. To qualify, he had to live in Peru for at least two years and pass a civics test. All adult Peruvians, including naturalised citizens, are required to vote in elections through age 69. Voting in Peru's presidential election next April won't be mandatory for Leo. He turns 70 in September. (AP) ARI First Published: May 31, 2025, 02:15 IST
16 hours ago
- Politics
Pope Leo XIV updates his Peruvian citizen registration with his new Vatican address
LIMA, Peru -- Pope Leo XIV hasn't forgotten his responsibilities as a Peruvian citizen: He updated his national registration information Friday with his new Vatican address and a headshot. Peru's national registry agency said in a statement that the pope updated his information as part of the South American country's efforts to keep track of Peruvian citizens around the world. Leo was born in the United States but received Peruvian citizenship a decade ago. Four Peruvian officials met the pope at the Vatican headquarters and collected his fingerprints and signature, according to the statement from the National Registry of Identification and Civil Status. Miguel Stigler, a public information officer with the registry, told The Associated Press that Leo indicated that he wished to pick up his updated identity document during a future trip to Peru. The pope's travel plans to Peru are unknown. Leo was granted Peruvian citizenship in August 2015, the month before Pope Francis, his predecessor, appointed him bishop of Chiclayo, a city in the country's north. To qualify, he had to live in Peru for at least two years and pass a civics test. All adult Peruvians, including naturalized citizens, are required to vote in elections through age 69. Voting in Peru's presidential election next April won't be mandatory for Leo. He turns 70 in September.
San Francisco Chronicle
17 hours ago
- Politics
- San Francisco Chronicle
Pope Leo XIV updates his Peruvian citizen registration with his new Vatican address
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Pope Leo XIV hasn't forgotten his responsibilities as a Peruvian citizen: He updated his national registration information Friday with his new Vatican address and a headshot. Peru's national registry agency said in a statement that the pope updated his information as part of the South American country's efforts to keep track of Peruvian citizens around the world. Leo was born in the United States but received Peruvian citizenship a decade ago. Four Peruvian officials met the pope at the Vatican headquarters and collected his fingerprints and signature, according to the statement from the National Registry of Identification and Civil Status. Miguel Stigler, a public information officer with the registry, told The Associated Press that Leo indicated that he wished to pick up his updated identity document during a future trip to Peru. The pope's travel plans to Peru are unknown. Leo was granted Peruvian citizenship in August 2015, the month before Pope Francis, his predecessor, appointed him bishop of Chiclayo, a city in the country's north. To qualify, he had to live in Peru for at least two years and pass a civics test. All adult Peruvians, including naturalized citizens, are required to vote in elections through age 69. Voting in Peru's presidential election next April won't be mandatory for Leo. He turns 70 in September.
