Pope Leo will lead his first holy mass as pontiff this morning – after already paying a shock go to to see employees at his former residence.
Robert Prevost’s life modified eternally on Thursday when he went from being one among 252 cardinals to the first-ever American pope.
His was chosen after simply 4 rounds of voting within the Sistine Chapel – a conclave that lasted simply 25 hours.
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The 69-year-old Chicago-born cardinal was not seen as a frontrunner however rapidly secured the required two-thirds majority.
There was jubilation in St Peter’s Sq. when white smoke emerged and about an hour later the Pope’s identification was revealed when he stepped onto the balcony.
The selection of Leo is the primary time the title has been used since Leo XII – the pope from 1878 to 1903.
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All eyes will now be on his first mass, when he and different cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel round 10am.
Pope Leo’s first phrases as chief of 1.4 billion Catholics on Thursday night have been “may peace be with all of you”.
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His balcony speech additionally paid tribute to his predecessor – who solely made him cardinal two years in the past and introduced him from Peru for a senior Vatican position.
“The pope that blessed Rome gave his blessing to the whole world on that Easter morning. So let us follow up that blessing,” stated Leo.
He additionally referred to as for a “church that builds bridges” and is “able to receive everybody that needs our charity, our presence, dialogue and love”.
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There has lengthy been a taboo towards a US pope – given the affect the nation already has – however Leo was promoted as a “compromise candidate” forward of conclave.
His a few years as a missionary in Peru are additionally believed to have given him extra common enchantment, particularly among the many cardinals from Central and South America.
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President Donald Trump informed reporters having an American within the position for the primary time was a “great honour” – and Time journal has already revealed its cowl celebrating the second.
Nevertheless, the Pope seems to have taken difficulty with among the Trump administration’s views and insurance policies.
His X account posted a hyperlink in February to an article criticising feedback by the vice chairman entitled: “JD Vance is wrong: Jesus doesn’t ask us to rank our love for others”.
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In April, when President Trump met El Salvador’s chief about utilizing a infamous jail for suspected US gang members, he shared one other publish stating: “Do you not see the suffering? Is your conscience not disturbed? How can you stay quiet?”
‘Pope performed Wordle earlier than conclave’
With many now ready on the Pope’s subsequent public feedback, his brothers have revealed their shock once they noticed him emerge within the white robes on TV.
“When the cardinal came out and started to read his name, as soon as he went “uncooked” I knew he was gonna say ‘Roberto’ – and he did – and I just freaked out.”
Mr Prevost added: “We’ve kind of known he was special, and we used to tease him about being pope when he was six years old and stuff.”
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The Pope’s different brother stated he had been involved with him earlier than conclave and joked about watching the hit movie of the identical title.
“And he had just finished watching the movie so knew how to behave; so it’s that kind of stuff because I wanted to take his mind off of it – because this is now an awesome responsibility.”
He additionally revealed the brothers had performed on-line puzzles Wordle and Phrases with Pals to take the Pope’s thoughts off issues within the run-up to the election.
