Latest news with #RobertFrancis
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Catholics in state rejoice at election of Pope Leo XIV, hail it as moment of hope and unity
Ranchi: The election of , formerly Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, as the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday in the Vatican City has brought joy across Jharkhand. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now From Ranchi to Daltonganj, the faithful gathered in parishes to pray, celebrate and reflect on what many described as a new era for the David Xalxo of St Mary's Cathedral, Ranchi, expressed deep emotion at the announcement by the Vatican. "Pope Leo XIV brings with him a legacy of missionary zeal and pastoral care. He is known for walking with the poor, uplifting the forgotten, and carrying the gospel in action. His election is not just symbolic, it is a spiritual renewal," he saidIn Palamau, the issued a formal statement on Friday, praising Pope Leo XIV for his compassionate presence among the suffering and his alignment with the teachings of St Theodore Mascarenhas called the moment historic, describing Leo XIV's papacy as one rooted in humility and service. "His episcopal ministry identifies with the faith of the people but also emphasises his role as a consecrated shepherd," the bishop Jamshedpur, Anjali Rozario, a catholic, recalled watching the white smoke rise from the Sistine Chapel. "When I saw the plume on TV and the announcement from the chapel's balcony, it brought tears. Knowing the cardinals, in such a solemn prayer, chose someone who understands the suffering and wants reform," she saidAnother local from Dhurwa, Arvind Paul, added, "The conclave is not just a tradition. It's a powerful act of divine trust. Pope Leo XIV's election makes us feel seen. The Church of Rome has looked beyond Europe."
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
The New Pope, Leo XIV, Is 69 and From Chicago
Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost has been elected the 267th Bishop of Rome. He is from the United States and is 69 years old. The new pope is of French, Italian, and Spanish descent. He has two brothers, according to Vatican News. Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago and served for two decades in Peru, according to The New York Times. In the words of the outlet, "Until the death of Francis, he held one of the most influential Vatican posts, running the office that selects and manages bishops globally." Pope XIV was ordained at age 27 and received his doctorate in canon law at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. He earned his degree in Mathematics in 1977 from Villanova University. Per Vatican News, he is the second pope from America— the first was Jorge Mario Bergoglio. In January 2023, he was asked to serve as the Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops and the President of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America. In September of that year, he was assigned the Diaconate of Saint Monica. In February of 2025, he was promoted to the Order of Bishops. As for where he stands on certain sociopolitical discussions, that remains to be seen. According to The New York Times, "It is unclear whether he will be as open to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics as Francis was. Although he has not said much recently, in a 2012 address to bishops, he lamented that Western news media and popular culture fostered 'sympathy for beliefs and practices that are at odds with the Gospel.' He cited the 'homosexual lifestyle' and 'alternative families comprised of same-sex partners and their adopted children.'"
