Spanish Monarchy Warmly Welcomes New Pope Leo XIV
Monarch King Felipe commends newly-elected Pope Leo XIV - Monarch King Felipe pays tribute to the newly appointed Pope Leo XIV.
Get ready, folks! The Spanish royal household has extended a hearty congratulations to Cardinal Robert Prevost, now identified as Pope Leo XIV, following his new role as the Catholic Church's 267th Pontifex. On the digital platform X, the royal fam posted their joyous remarks about Prevost's grand reveal on the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica.
"We extend our congratulations to the newly-elected Pope Leo XIV," the official message from the palace proclaims. The regal family felt captivated by the peace message of the church's latest chief: “His appeal for harmony resonates with us, motivates us, and symbolizes the deep yearnings and sentiments of the Spanish populace.”
The Catholic Church's Momentous Event
On May 8, the American Robert Prevost sauntered into history as the fresh leader of the Catholic Church, succeeding the late Pope Francis (1936-2025), who tragically passed on April 21. During his inaugural speech on St. Peter's Basilica's balcony, the new popiah, among other declarations, implored for global tranquility.
"Peace be with you!" Leo XIV commenced his speech. "This is the inaugural greeting of the resurrected Christ, our kind shepherd who sacrificed his life for the Lord. And I wish this greeting of peace to penetrate our hearts and our homes."
Tribute to the Deceased Predecessor
King Felipe (57) and Queen Letizia (52) of Spain represented the crème de la crème who attended Pope Francis' funeral on St. Peter's Square on April 26. As quickly as Francis left our midst, Felipe dispatched a telex to Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, conveying his deep sorrow.
In this sorrowful telegram, Felipe penned: "Throughout his entire term, Pope Francis advocated for the significance of charity, camaraderie, and social companionship in our contemporary world." Felipe further emphasized: "We will constantly be inspired by his convictions."
The fresh Pope Leo XIV also paid tribute to his expired predecessor in his first appearance, urging us to "keep the tender yet unwavering voice of Pope Francis in our ears."
Beyond the Headlines:
The man behind Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost, was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1955. After studying theology at the Catholic Theological Union of Chicago, he became a priest in 1982. Prevost then embarked on a faith-driven journey as a missionary in Peru from 1985 to 1986 and again from 1988, where he managed an Augustinian seminary in Trujillo. He soared through the ranks, becoming the leader of the Dicastery for Bishops in 2023, a position that oversees global bishop appointments. He was acknowledged as a cardinal in January 2024, setting the stage for his crowning achievement as Pope Leo XIV.
As the first American pope, Pope Leo XIV's election signifies a significant shift in the Catholic Church's leadership, building upon the footsteps of Pope Francis, the first pope from the Americas. With his commitment to upholding reform and promoting inclusivity, Pope Leo XIV is expected to shape the church's future.
- Pope Leo XIV, in his first address from St. Peter's Basilica, emphasized the central theme of his politics: an appeal for peace worldwide, echoing the sentiments of the Spanish populace as expressed by King Philip VI and Queen Letizia.
- In a significant gesture, Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to his deceased predecessor, Pope Francis, during his inaugural speech, urging the congregation to keep the late pope's unwavering voice in their ears.
- The Spanish royal household, including King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, attended the funeral of Pope Francis and extended their condolences, acknowledging his advocacy for charity, camaraderie, and social companionship throughout his term.
- Pope Leo XIV, now the 267th Pontifex, was congratulated by the Spanish royal family over digital platform X, with the royal family stating that his appeal for harmony resonated with them and captured the deep yearnings of the Spanish people.
