Pope Leo XIV: Advocate for the Poor & Average Joe’s
Pope Leo XIV is known for his emphasis on human dignity, care for the poor and the marginalized… the exact opposite of heartless, selfish Republicans
Alignment with Jesuit Values – Father Cecero noted with interest that the new pope chose the same name as Pope Leo XIII, the pontiff who in 1891 wrote the landmark social encyclical Rerum Novarum, which emphasized the rights of workers.
“He has a heart for the poor,” Father Cecero said. “I think his alignment with Jesuit values is clear, so we obviously are looking forward to establishing more of a relationship with him in the future.”
Lawrence O’Donnell Discusses Pope Leo
Pope Leo XIV is someone who will lift up the whole church, says bishop
Bishop Robert Barron of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester joins Morning Joe to discuss the significance of American-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost choosing the name Pope Leo XIV and why he says Pope Leo will lift up the church.
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago native who led Augustinian order
On the second day of the conclave, Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the first-ever American pope. White smoke billowed out of the chimney above the Sistine Chapel Thursday evening. Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago and worked extensively in Peru and Italy. His brother says he loves to play Wordle and recently watched the movie Conclave. NBC News’ Lester Holt, Anne Thompson and Shaquille Brewster have everything you need to know about the Catholic Church’s new leader.
Catholics worldwide celebrate election of first American Pope
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a long-time missionary in Latin America, has been elected as the surprise choice to be the new Pope and leader of the Catholic Church, taking the name Leo XIV.
The new Pope appeared on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica after white smoke billowed from a chimney above the Sistine Chapel, signifying the 133 cardinals had chosen him as successor to Pope Francis, who died last month.
“Peace be with you all,” Pope Leo told the cheering crowd, speaking in fluent Italian. He also spoke in Spanish during his brief address. Robert Prevost, 69 and originally from Chicago, has spent most of his career as a missionary in Peru and has dual Peruvian nationality. He became a cardinal only in 2023.
