Posted on 05/08/2025 10:18:04 AM PDT by Jolla
An American Pope Leo 14th
An American?
Wow.
L
American Pope?
Scares me.
Wolf in robe with big hat.
Is this one a Christian?
Should have taken Francis II :-(
I am stunned. Who thought they would elect an American?
Gotta counter Trump ya know /s.
An AMERICAN! Imagine.
Now, I don’t know how he’s going to lead, but it’s definitely crazy that it’s American.
Is the Pope Catholic?
The people in St. Peters almost look sad.
He was mentioned in speculations, but considered a long shot by the “experts.”
They need the US NGO money. A very cynical pick.
My first reaction is that I don’t like it at all.
HABEMUS PAPAM: Robert Prevost of the USA, now Pope LEO XIV.
Background of Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo IV:
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is a prominent American Catholic leader, currently serving as the Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops at the Vatican-a powerful position responsible for overseeing the appointment of bishops in much of the Catholic world. Born in Chicago on September 14, 1955, to a family of French, Italian, and Spanish descent, Prevost is a member of the Augustinian order and has spent most of his ministry outside the United States, particularly in Peru and Rome.
Prevost holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Villanova University, a Master of Divinity from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, and a doctorate in canon law from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. He was ordained a priest in 1982 and began his missionary work in Peru in 1985, where he served in various leadership and educational roles for over a decade. In 2001, he was elected Prior General of the worldwide Augustinian order, a post he held for two six-year terms.
I’m with you. Chicago guy with Peruvian ties. Sounds commie.
Can't say.
I'm still trying to figure out if the Pope is Catholic.
CONTINUED....
In 2014, Pope Francis appointed him bishop of Chiclayo, Peru, and in 2023, he was called to Rome to lead the Dicastery for Bishops. Later that year, he was made a cardinal bishop, one of the highest ranks in the College of Cardinals. Prevost is also president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.
Known for his international experience, fluency in multiple languages, and support for Pope Francis’ emphasis on synodality and church reform, Cardinal Prevost is seen as a bridge-builder between the global North and South.
Mine too. Excited for US, but the church is global. People on X already praying he’s “woke.”
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.