Habemus Papam!

Der US-amerikanische Kardinal Robert Francis Prevost wurde am Donnerstag, den 8. Mai, von den 133 Kardinalwahlmännern zum 267. Papst gewählt. Der neue Pontifex der katholischen Kirche hat sich für den Namen Leo XIV. entschieden.

Wie viele von uns verfolgte auch Pater General Rogério Gomes mit Spannung die Wahl des neuen Papstes:

“Today we had the great joy of learning that the new Pope is Leo XIV. I think the choice of his name is very significant. I also think that, in his opening speech, some things have already been revealed for his Petrine Ministry.”

Weiter schrieb Pater Gomes:

“It is interesting, because after a Jesuit, we have an Augustinian, so a religious. This one also has a different approach. Another aspect is his presence. He worked for a long time in Peru and even has Peruvian citizenship. So, he is a person very connected to Latin America. I think this will contribute greatly to reflecting on a missionary Church, as he himself said. [...]

It was interesting to see so many young people in St. Peter’s Square (…) when we have a Pope who uses a simpler language, a human language, welcoming, very close to the people. This is also attractive! I hope that this is also a fundamental element to reawaken in the hearts of young people an interest in religious and priestly vocations, as well as lay vocations at the service of the Church.”

Auch wir am Josephinum wünschen Papst Leo XIV. alles Gute für ein gesegnetes und langes Pontifikat.

Erste Stellungnahmen unseres Ordens sowie des Erzbistums Köln finden Interessierte auf den folgenden Seiten:

Election of Pope Leo XIV, the first words of Fr. Rogério Gomes, C.Ss.R., Superior General

Neuer Papst Leo XIV.: Robert Francis Prevost zum Nachfolger von Papst Franziskus gewählt

(Bild von Steen Jepsen auf Pixabay)