LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Response to the election of the primary American pope is constant to pour in, with bells ringing out everywhere in the world—together with right here in Lansing.
Many native Catholics shared their pleasure in regards to the choice with 6 Information, together with Bishop Boyea with the Diocese of Lansing, who gave his ideas on Pope Leo and what’s subsequent for Catholics beneath his management.
The bishop appeared fairly excited to listen to the information, saying this pleasure comes from a spot of curiosity for the way forward for the church.
One of many issues that stood out to Bishop Boyea at the moment was the truth that he pope didn’t communicate in English, exhibiting his vast background from spending time as a religious chief in Peru and Italy.
He says he was shocked that the conclave picked an American, and he believes the short choice reveals potential for Pope Leo.
“It just seems to me that it happened very quickly, so there must’ve been a great consensus that arose very quickly, and that’s encouraging to me,” stated Boyea. “I thought he handled himself very, very well today. I was very impressed. And he spoke about two things. He spoke about peace and unity. Those were the things he talked about today, and his presentation to all the people. Very impressive.”
Bishop Boyea says the pope’s option to take the identify “Leo” reveals a dedication to the social instructor of the church, in together with an emphasis on caring for these in want.
