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The Star
09-05-2025
- General
- The Star
Singapore's Catholic archdiocese celebrates election of new pope, Leo XIV
New elected Pope Leo XIV on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica on May 8, 2025. - Reuters SINGAPORE: The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore said it rejoices at the election of the new pope, and called on Catholics to pray for the newly elected pontiff. White smoke billowed out of a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel in the early hours of May 9 (Singapore time), signifying that a new pope had been elected on the second day of the balloting process known as the conclave. Around an hour later, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost made his first appearance as Pope Leo XIV on the central balcony of St Peter's Basilica, greeted by crowds waiting to see the new leader of the 1.4 billion-strong Roman Catholic Church. In a statement on May 9, Singapore's archdiocese said 'Habemus Papam!' as it gave thanks to God for the blessing of a new 'Vicar of Christ'. The Latin phrase means 'We have a pope'. 'On Thursday, May 8, at 6.06pm Rome time, the 133 cardinal electors chose the 267th Pope,' said the archdiocese. 'We rejoice at the election of Pope Leo XIV as the successor of Saint Peter and Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church.' It added: 'The Roman Catholic Archdiocese unites with the universal church in praying for the Holy Father as he begins his apostolic ministry.' Pope Leo XIV is the first American pontiff, and the 69-year-old is known for his quiet demeanour and support for the late Pope Francis. 'La pace sia con tutti voi! (Peace be with you!)' – a phrase often used by Catholics during mass – were the pontiff's first words to the thousands of faithful who had gathered in St Peter's Square at the Vatican or were watching the broadcast proceedings elsewhere. Pope Leo XIV was ordained as a priest at the age of 26 in 1982, and was appointed a cardinal by the late Pope Francis in 2023. Half of his life as an ordained member of the Church was spent in northern Peru, where he headed a seminary in Trujillo and was the pastor of a suburban parish between 1988 and 1998. He served as the bishop in Chiclayo between 2015 and 2023, and received Peruvian citizenship. - The Straits Times/ANN
AsiaOne
09-05-2025
- Politics
- AsiaOne
'We rejoice at the election': Singapore Archdiocese and congregants congratulate new pontiff Pope Leo XIV, Singapore News
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore and congregants celebrated the election of Pope Leo XIV early on May 9 (12.06am SGT). This pontiff, who succeeds Pope Francis, will be the first American to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. "The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore gives thanks to almighty God for blessing us with a new Vicar of Christ," it said in a statement on Friday (May 9). The statement said that Pope Leo XIV was chosen to be the 267th Pope by 133 cardinal electors on Thursday (May 8) at 6.06 pm Rome time. "We rejoice at the election of Pope Leo XIV as the successor of Saint Peter and Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church. "The Roman Catholic Archdiocese unites with the universal church in praying for the Holy Father as he begins his Apostolic ministry," it added. Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong posted an Instagram story early on Friday morning of the newly elected pope waving to the crowds. He captioned the story: "His Holiness Pope Leo XIV". Member of Parliament Alex Yam also welcomed the new pope in a Facebook post on Friday. "As a great admirer of the Rosary Pope Leo XIII, I am enthused that he continues the pastoral path of both Leo XIII and Pope Francis in promoting the preferential option for the poor and a just world," he said. Lopez Wayne Nicole Barredo told AsiaOne that a mix of emotions surfaced when Pope Leo XIV was elected. As a Filipino Catholic, the 21-year-old student hoped that Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, who emerged as a possible leading contender prior to the Conclave, would succeed the papacy. "Disappointed that we are unable to experience having an Asian pope but relieved that we have a new Holy Father who will selflessly guide the Church for the rest of his life," she said. Pope Leo XIV, 69, makes history as the first pontiff from the US. Born in Chicago in 1955, he was ordained as a priest in 1982 and spent most of his career as a missionary in South America. Pope Leo XIV served as a bishop in Chiclayo in northwest Peru from 2015 to 2023 and was granted Peruvian citizenship in 2015. In 2023, he was appointed a cardinal by the late Pope Francis. Pope Leo XIV will be formally installed as the new pontiff in a ceremonial mass held about a week from now, where cardinals, bishops and other international dignitaries will be present. [[nid:717844]]
CBC
02-05-2025
- General
- CBC
B.C. marking day of mourning for victims of Lapu-Lapu Day festival tragedy
Social Sharing Events are taking place across British Columbia to remember those who died in the Lapu-Lapu Day festival tragedy in East Vancouver on Saturday evening. The B.C. government has declared Friday an official day of remembrance and mourning for the victims of the tragedy, which saw 11 people killed and dozens more injured when the driver of an SUV rammed into the crowd at a Filipino street festival. Community groups, in particular the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver, have plans to mark the occasion. The public can sign a book of condolences in the main lobby of Vancouver City Hall starting Friday through to May 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents can also share a message of condolence online. The public is also welcome to sign a book of condolences at the B.C. Legislature in Victoria. Matthew Furtado, director of communications for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver, says several Catholic parishes will host memorial masses and prayer vigils to honour those lost in the tragedy. "In our faith tradition, we really understand the importance of coming together in times of grief, in times of end of life, in times of sickness," Furtado told CBC News. "A memorial mass in the Catholic tradition is not just a time to look behind, but also a time to look ahead, that we believe in eternal life." Archbishop J. Michael Miller will lead a memorial mass at Holy Rosary Cathedral in downtown Vancouver at 5 p.m. Friday for people directly affected by the tragedy. CBC News will livestream the mass. St. Mary's Parish in East Vancouver is also holding a candlelight prayer vigil and pilgrimage to the site of the tragedy, starting at 4 p.m. Friday. Other memorial masses in B.C. include: Friday St. Andrew's Cathedral, Victoria, 7:30 p.m. Saturday Immaculate Conception Parish, Delta, 9 a.m. St. Andrew's Parish, Vancouver, 11:30 a.m. St. Joseph's Parish, Langley, 6:15 p.m. Monday St. Francis de Sales Parish, Burnaby, 6 p.m. Furtado says Archbishop Miller has called for a collection to be taken up this weekend at all Catholic parishes in support of the families and survivors of the tragedy. Candlelight vigils will also take place at the Chilliwack Central Community Park on Friday at 7 p.m., and Langara College on Sunday at 7 p.m. A 30-year-old, Adam Kai-Ji Lo, faces eight counts of second-degree murder in connection to the crash, although police have said more charges may come as their investigation continues.
