Casper's catholic community watch and react to new pope
- On May 9, 2025, American Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected pope and took the name Leo XIV, becoming the first American pope in Vatican history.
- Prevost’s election followed a traditional conclave process guided by faith in the Holy Spirit and came after a career ministering in Peru and leading the Vatican's office of bishops.
- Casper's Catholic community, including students on a field trip from St. Anthony's Tri-Parish Catholic School, watched the announcement and prayed for Pope Leo XIV’s leadership and unity.
- Father Cliff Jacobson of St. Anthony's said his staff watched coverage closely and felt joy at the white smoke; Bishop Steven Biegler urged seeing Leo XIV as more than just an American pope.
- The new pope called for peace, justice, and faithfulness to Jesus Christ, inspiring prayers that he serve humbly and lead the global Church with strength and unity.
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From the St. Peter’s Basilica to his native Chicago to his diocese of Chiclayo, Peru, Catholic faithful around the world greeted the election of Robert Prevost as the new pope. Prevost, a 69-year-old member of the Augustinian religious order, took…
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