Europe EditionBoston Archbishop Henning says Pope Leo XIV addressed the world with ‘a beautiful appeal to all of us’ - Boston News, Weather, Sports
- Archbishop Richard Henning spoke on May 8, 2025, in Braintree, Massachusetts, about Pope Leo XIV’s election as the new leader of the Catholic Church following Pope Francis’s death.
- Pope Francis’s passing led to hopes and prayers worldwide, culminating in the white smoke at 6:07 p.m. In Vatican City that signaled Pope Leo XIV’s election.
- Henning said many local Catholics gathered to watch and pray for the new pope, whom he praised for his surprise gesture of addressing faithful in Spanish due to his missionary work in Peru.
- Henning described Pope Leo XIV’s first address as a “beautiful appeal to all of us” and noted it was a “happy surprise” that strengthened unity across cultures and languages.
- Henning emphasized that the best way to honor Pope Francis and support Pope Leo XIV is for Boston Catholics to actively live their faith and serve their community.
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Boston Archbishop Henning says Pope Leo XIV addressed the world with ‘a beautiful appeal to all of us’ - Boston News, Weather, Sports
Archbishop of Boston Richard Henning spoke Thursday about Pope Leo XIV being elected to serve as the leader of the Catholic Church. Henning spoke to members of the media in Braintree, saying Leo addressed the world with a “beautiful appeal to all of us to seek that peace that comes from Christ and to live that peace with one another in compassion.” He said he gives thanks for this “gift” to the church. White smoke billowed out of the Sistine Cha…
Pope Leo XIV dedicates his first Spanish words to his diocese in Peru: “A faithful people has accompanied their bishop”
In his first appearance from the Vatican balcony, Leon XIV has spoken a few words in Spanish to address the faithful of his diocese in Chiclayo in Peru where he has spent 40 years of his life.
The new Pope Leo XIV offers his first words to the crowd: "Peace be with you all."
By CNN Español In his first words as pope, Leo XIV told the crowd gathered in St. Peter's Square: "Peace be with you all." "This is the first greeting from the risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave his life for God," he said, explaining his choice of words. "And I would like this greeting of peace to also reach our hearts and our families." Leo XIV, the name adopted by American Cardinal Robert Prevost, appeared visibly emotional as he greeted…
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