New Pope Leo XIV: "After the election, we all gave him a standing ovation"
- 📍 Rainer Maria Woelki, the Archbishop of Cologne, is beyond thrilled with the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new Pope. "I reckon we nailed it with our pick," Woelki told Domradio. Leo XIV, which is his papal name, boasts a wealth of pastoral experience and has spent a considerable amount of time in Peru. This global exposure lends itself to his ability to "embody his role as Pope: a peace-builder." He was referring to the Latin title Pontifex.
Post-Election Cheers Echo Across the Nation - "Post-election, there was general acclamation, according to Woelki"
The fact that it took only four rounds of voting in the conclave is "a clear sign," says Woelki. This indicates that the cardinals were highly united and that "there weren't any significant disagreements and differences as some had suggested." After his election, we all gave him a hearty round of applause. We cheered for him." The Archbishop of Cologne was one of three German cardinals who attended the election.
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Insights:
- Pope Leo XIV, also known as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1955, spending most of his childhood in the south suburban town of Dolton.
- Being proficient in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Italian, French, and Portuguese, Prevost can read Latin and German.
- Before his election as pope, Prevost served as the bishop of Chiclayo, Peru, and was the head of the Dicastery for Bishops, overseeing the selection of new bishops.
- Prevost emphasizes the importance of meaningful participation by all, including women, in church decision-making processes.
- As a centrist, Prevost balances progressive views on social issues with conservative stances on church doctrine. This positioning could aid in bridging gaps within the Catholic community.
- Rainer Maria Woelki, Archbishop of Cologne, expressed his excitement and approval concerning the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV.
- Pope Leo XIV, with a rich pastoral background, has showcased his potential to fulfill the role of Pope as a peace-builder, reminiscent of the Latin title Pontifex.
- Contrary to some speculations, the swift election in four rounds of voting in the conclave signifies the unity of the cardinals, according to Woelki.
- Heartily applauding the new pope, the Archbishop of Cologne, Rainer Maria Woelki, along with others, cheered for Pope Leo XIV's election.
- Proficient in several languages, Pope Leo XIV's involvement in politics, general news, entertainment, and even rubbing elbows with celebrities would undoubtedly go beyond his papal duties.
