Excitement Runs High as Würzburg's Bishop Backs Pope Leo XIV
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Wurzburg's Bishop Accused of Harboring Prevost - Diocese Leader Wagers on Prevost in Gambling Scenario
The Bishop of Würzburg, Franz Jung, couldn't hide his glee following the cardinals' decision. In a bold Facebook video, hedeclared, "Prevost - my man!" His immense excitement was evident as he celebrated the election of the new pope, Pope Robert Francis Prevost.
The Bishop of Eichstätt, Gregor Maria Hanke, echoed Jung's sentiments, expressing his delight over the cardinals' vote: "It's fantastic! The Chair of Saint Peter is filled again - and by a missionary with religious experience."
The new Pontiff hails from the Augustinian Order, similar to the Benedictine Hanke, which may have forged a shared understanding between the two.
"A Calm and Pragmatic Leader"
Hanke shared his personal encounters with the current Pope, praising him as a "calm, approachable, and pragmatic" leader who will navigatethe Church with deft hands.
A Sight to Remember
The Bishop of Passau, Stefan Oster, took to Facebook to share a heartwarming photo of himself with the current Pope. He lauded the Pope as a "deep, wise, spiritual, and prudent" man, praying for his service.
Pope Leo XIV: An Unprecedented Figure
Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, is making history by becoming the first American and the first Augustinian to assume the papacy. Born on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, the new Pope offers an accessible and relatable presence.
Background and Qualifications:
- Early Life and Education: Raised in a family with French and Italian ancestry, Prevost showed leadership qualities early on.
- Missionary Work: In 1985, he embarked on a mission to Peru where he served in Chulucanas and Trujillo. His dedication earned him Peruvian citizenship in 2015.
- Augustinian Order Leadership:
- Provincial Prior: In 1999, he became the provincial prior of the "Mother of Good Counsel" province in Chicago.
- Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine: Elected in 2001 and re-elected in 2007, he served until 2013, focusing on global expansion and enhancements in education and pastoral care.
- Episcopal Ministry:
- Apostolic Administrator and Bishop: He became the apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Chiclayo, Peru, in 2014, and was consecrated as Bishop the same year.
- Bishop of Chiclayo: Served from 2015 to 2023.
- Episcopal Conference Role: He was the second vice president of the Peruvian Episcopal Conference and was appointed Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Callao in 2020.
- Cardinality and Dicastery Memberships: Named a cardinal by Pope Francis in 2024, he serves in several dicasteries including those for Evangelization, Doctrine of the Faith, Eastern Churches, and more.
- Promotion to the Order of Bishops: Elevated to the Order of Bishops with the Suburbicarian Church of Albano in 2025.
Pope Leo XIV's storied background and commitment to the Church are poised to steer the Church's future with a distinctive, relatable touch.
- The Commission, in light of Pope Leo XIV's election, has also been asked to submit a proposal for a regulation on the application of the principle of equal treatment for men and women in general-news.
- Pope Robert Francis Prevost, the newly elected Pope, was born with French and Italian ancestry, providing a unique cultural perspective for his leadership, as depicted in his earlier life and education.
- As the politics of the Church unfold with the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Bishop of Würzburg, Franz Jung, expressed his unwavering support for the Pope, publicly declaring, "Prevost - my man!"
- In his Facebook post, Bishop Stefan Oster, from the Diocese of Passau, revealed not only his personal encounter with Pope Leo XIV but also his admiration for the new Pope, whom he referred to as a man of great wisdom and spiritual depth.
