Born within the US, so: an American; with an ecclesiastic profession largely spent in Peru, so: honorary Peruvian; and now… Roman?
When Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected within the Might 8th conclave and have become Pope Leo XIV throughout the Holy Jubilee 12 months, he assumed many titles, together with bishop of Rome.
As he concluded the ceremonies to enter into this function, Leo declared himself ‘a Roman’.
Related Press reported:
“The primary American pope formally took possession of the St. John Lateran Basilica, which is Rome’s cathedral and seat of the diocese, with a night Mass attended by Roman monks and trustworthy.
He then took the popemobile for a go to to St. Mary Main, the place he prayed earlier than Pope Francis’ tomb and an icon of the Virgin Mary beloved to many Roman trustworthy.”
In his handle, Leo expressed a need to take heed to the monks and trustworthy ‘to be taught, perceive and resolve issues collectively’.
“Rome’s Mayor Roberto Gualtieri welcomed Leo first on the steps to Metropolis Corridor, noting that his Might 8 election fell throughout a Holy 12 months, an occasion occurring each 25 years to ask pilgrims to Rome. Town underwent two years of traffic-clogging public works tasks to organize and expects to welcome upward of 30 million individuals in 2025.
Leo stated he felt the ‘severe however passionate accountability’ to serve all Romans throughout the Holy 12 months and past.”
The Augustinian pope as soon as once more quoted St. Augustine in saying: ‘With you I’m Christian, and for you, bishop’.
“’By particular title, right this moment I can say that for you and with you I’m Roman!’ Leo stated.”
Revivifying the venerable custom of receiving homage and tribute from the Metropolis of Rome on the day of his Set up as Bishop of Rome, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV tells the Mayor of Rome, that “On a particular notice, right this moment I can say to you and with you; I’m Roman!” pic.twitter.com/rdCNxO48QS
— Catholic Sat (@CatholicSat) Might 25, 2025
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