This weekend, U.S. Catholics experienced a historic moment as they attended services under the leadership of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope elected by the College of Cardinals. Robert Prevost, hailing from Chicago, has familial ties across the country, including roots in New Orleans, which garnered excitement among congregants. Many expressed pride and joy in seeing someone with American lineage leading 1.4 billion adherents worldwide, highlighting connections to their communities and hopes for future papal visits.
"The fact that his family comes from New Orleans is amazing... Hopefully he will grace us with his presence sometime during his papacy." - Meaghan Gibson, regarding Pope Leo XIV's American roots.
"I have a little grandson... He's going to be a priest and then a bishop and then a pope... Even he's catching onto it." - Angie Spencer on the enthusiasm for Pope Leo XIV.
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