Unexpected pope choice: Leo XIV. The world surprises in the Vatican!
Unexpected pope choice: Leo XIV. The world surprises in the Vatican!
Vatikansplatz, 00120 Vatikanstadt, Italien - on May 20, 2025, Pope Leo XIV expressed in a surprising speech that he did not expect Pope with his election. In a conversation with a group of Peruvians in the Vatican, he emphasized that the thought of becoming Pope had never occurred. This choice was predicted by the nun as a "prophecy", which Leo XIV also mentioned. He attached particular importance to the need to "accept God's will" and put his life in the hands of the Lord.
During this occasional visit, the Pope also paid tribute to the testimony, the faith, the community and friendship that Peru can offer in the world. On Tuesday, he unexpectedly visited the bishop's dicative, which he had previously headed. The meeting with the employees took about an hour and a half and showed that Leo XIV continues to maintain close connections to his previous role despite his new responsibility as a Pope.choice and announcement of the new Pope
The choice of the new Pope, Robert Francis Prevost, to the 267th Bishop of Rome took place on May 8, 2025 and was announced by Cardinal Protodiacon Dominique Mamberti by the Loggia of St. Peter's Basilica. White smoke rose above the Sistine chapel, signs of a successful pope election. Tens of thousands of people gathered on St. Peter's Square to wait for the smoke signal. The bells rang, and when the name of the new Pope was announced, there was applause and jubilee calls such as "Viva Il Papa" and "Habemus Papam".
The official announcement of the new Pope, which gave itself the name Leo XIV, was in German: "The most highest and venerable gentleman, Mr. Robert Francis, Cardinal of the Holy Roman Church Prevost, who gave the name Leo XIV." Cardinal Mamberti announced the traditional Latin formula: "Annuntio Vobis Gaudium Magnum: Habemus Papam!" and presented the new Pontifex on the Mittelloggia of St. Peter's Basilica.
conclave and election process
The election took place as part of a compliance of 133 cardinals entitled to vote, which came together after the death of Pope Francis. This conclave was the largest in the history of the Catholic Church, as numerous new cardinals were appointed before the death of Francis. The choice was challenging, with a first ballot, which remained with no result, and three other electoral groups on Thursday. In the end, Prevost was not one of the favorites when a two -thirds majority for his choice was finally achieved.
The celebrations for election were celebrated on Wednesday morning in the fully occupied St. Peter's Basilica with the trade fair "Pro Elendo Romano Pontifice", and Leo XIV continued to emphasize the importance of faith and community.
The times in the Catholic Church are characterized by a new Pope who is ready to continue his path and teaching of the community.
Further information on the election and the background can be found at vienna.at , Vatican News and Tagesschau .
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