On May 8, a new pope was elected by the College of Cardinals, with Cardinal Robert Prevost being appointed as Pope Leo XIV, marking him as the first pope from the United States. His inaugural message from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica included a call for peace. Known for his commitment to aiding the poor, he is described by Father Mark R. Francis as calm, intelligent, and compassionate, hinting at a possible focus on social justice during his papacy.
The new pope gave his first message. Speaking from St. Peter's Basically balcony, Pope Leo XIV said, "Peace be with all you" in his first words in his new role.
Some believe the new pope will continue his long commitment to helping the poor. "My experience of Cardinal Prevost was that he's not a showboat," Father Mark R. Francis, who worked with Pope Leo in the past, recently told CBS News.
Cardinal Robert Prevost, from Chicago, was introduced as Pope Leo XIV... the first pope from the US and the 267th pope overall.
"He's very calm, but extremely intelligent, and extremely compassionate," says Father Mark R. Francis, highlighting the new pope's character and potential direction for the papacy.
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