Eastern Iowa students travel to Rome as the world welcomes Pope Leo XIV
- Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff born in Chicago, was elected on Thursday as the leader of the Catholic Church in Vatican City.
- His unexpected election shocked many, as an American pope had long been considered unlikely, and the selection coincided with a Loras College educational trip to Rome.
- The trip involves 14 students and two professors traveling for 10 days on an immersive course visiting significant churches, timed to follow the papal announcement.
- Archbishop José H. Gomez called the election a “great day for the world” and noted Pope Leo’s understanding of immigration aligns with key Church teachings.
- The event has drawn wide attention and prayers, with hopes that Pope Leo XIV will promote peace, unity, and continue the path of his predecessor Pope Francis.
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