The election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, has ignited excitement among Bay Area Catholics, especially locals from Chicago and Peru. His dual heritage as a naturalized Peruvian citizen and time spent as a missionary have fostered hopes for a focus on social issues, including support for immigrants and LGBTQ+ individuals. Locals express a desire for the new pope to continue the social justice efforts initiated by Pope Francis. Bishop Oscar Cantu suggests that the name Pope Leo XIV indicates a renewed commitment to addressing pressing societal challenges.
I'm very emotional, I mean, it's very emotional for me to know that the new pope is part of our country, Peru.
This is one of the greatest moments in history, in my lifetime.
I hope he can help more (around) the world (with) the immigrants and LGBTQ+ people.
It harkens back to Leo XIV, and sort of resurrecting this idea that the church needs to speak to social issues.
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