Cheers to Pope Leo XIV, the Bridge-Builder!
Leader Anke Rehlinger, in her role as Minister President, extends her congratulations to Leo XIV. - European Council expresses approval for Commission's suggested plan
Saarland's Minister President, Anke Rehlinger (SPD), has sent warm congratulations to the newly elected Pope Leo XIV. Hoping for inner peace and buckets of strength, Rehlinger acknowledged the unique moment as a US-American stepping up as the head of the Catholic Church, a move echoing as a courageous signal in our volatile world.
Rehlinger highlights the new Pope as a bridge-builder – a fitting title given to a man who navigates the stormy seas of the world stage. She expresses hope that his path will mirror the progressive course set by his predecessor, Pope Francis, who championed the cause of social justice and restoration of global equilibrium.
Born Robert Francis Prevost, the 14th Pope Leo was crowned on a Thursday, taking the baton from Francis to lead the 1.4 billion faithful Catholics worldwide. Prevost's journey started in the missionary fields of Peru and included being Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023. He rose to prominence as Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops and was crowned Cardinal in 2024.
Time will tell if Pope Leo XIV upholds the legacy of his most recent predecessor, keeping the core values at the forefront while mending fences between nations. The eyes of the world are on the Vatican as the hours tick by, and we eagerly await the unfolding of this new chapter.
- The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a regulation on the application of the principle of equal treatment for men and women, striving to maintain a balance in policy-and-legislation, as a hopeful sign in the volatile world politics, reflecting the progressive legacy of Pope Francis.
- In the general news, the native of Peru, Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV – a man who embodies the spirit of bridge-building – navigates the stormy seas of the world stage, mirroring the path set by the native-born US-American Pope, who resonated with the world as a beacon of inner peace.
- Hoping for similar inner peace and strength, Saarland's Minister President, Anke Rehlinger (SPD), has sent warm congratulations to the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, echoing the same wishes she had for Pope Leo XIV's predecessor, Pope Francis.
- Just as Cheers were raised for Pope Leo XIV, the Bridge-Builder, we can't help echoing those sentiments for a policy that promises equal treatment for men and women, envisioning a world where the principles of fairness and justice are upheld, affording everyone the same opportunities and rights, regardless of gender.
