{"id":426,"date":"2025-05-10T09:56:21","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T14:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catholicvoice.net\/?p=426"},"modified":"2025-05-10T10:02:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-10T15:02:07","slug":"historic-moment-welcoming-pope-leo-xiv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catholicvoice.net\/index.php\/2025\/05\/10\/historic-moment-welcoming-pope-leo-xiv\/","title":{"rendered":"Historic Moment: Welcoming Pope Leo XIV"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"A Message from Archbishop Pinder: Embracing the Papacy of Pope Leo\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rk7N_mqAXY4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Roman Catholic community in The Bahamas joins with faithful around the globe in joyful celebration at the election of our new Holy Father, <strong>Pope Leo XIV<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading\">A New Shepherd for the Church<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, the College of Cardinals gathered in Rome to begin the sacred work of electing his successor. On just the second day of the conclave, a new pope was chosen\u2014one whose experience, spirituality, and global perspective signal a hopeful and dynamic future for the Catholic Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading\">Meet Pope Leo XIV<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Formerly known as <strong>Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost<\/strong>, our new pope brings decades of service, scholarship, and pastoral care to the Chair of St. Peter. A native of <strong>Chicago<\/strong>, born in 1955, he was educated in both the United States and Rome. He is a <strong>member of the Augustinian Order<\/strong>, and his journey through the Church has taken him from the neighborhoods of Chicago to the missions of <strong>Peru<\/strong>, and into the leadership of major Vatican congregations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Since 2023, he served as <strong>Prefect for the Congregation of Bishops<\/strong>, guiding the appointments of bishops around the world. He is a <strong>canon lawyer<\/strong>, a seasoned missionary, and a former <strong>General of the Augustinian Order<\/strong>\u2014a role that gave him unique insight into the needs of the global Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading\">A Voice for the World<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Pope Leo XIV is fluent in <strong>English, Spanish, French, Portuguese<\/strong>, and <strong>Italian<\/strong>\u2014a gift that reflects his deep connection to the worldwide Catholic community. His ability to speak across cultures and languages positions him to be a bridge-builder in a world seeking peace, truth, and unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading\">Why \u201cLeo\u201d?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In choosing the name <strong>Leo<\/strong>, Pope Leo XIV honors <strong>Pope Leo XIII<\/strong>, the great reformer who brought <strong>Catholic social teaching<\/strong> into the modern age. This choice may offer a clue to the new pope\u2019s vision\u2014a Church rooted in justice, dignity, and compassion for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading\">A Historic Moment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Pope Leo XIV is the first <strong>English-speaking pope<\/strong> since <strong>Adrian IV<\/strong>, who reigned in the 12th century. His election is not only historic but also deeply encouraging for English-speaking Catholics around the world, including here in The Bahamas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">We give thanks to God for this moment of renewal. We pray for Pope Leo XIV as he begins his sacred ministry. May his pontificate be marked by wisdom, mercy, and a deep love for all people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Viva il Papa! Long live the Pope!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Roman Catholic community in The Bahamas joins the global Church in celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV\u2014the first English-speaking pope in centuries. 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