Eastern Iowa students travel to Rome as the world welcomes Pope Leo XIV
- On May 8, 2025, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, born in Chicago, was elected as Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, at the Vatican.
- His election surprised many worldwide because an American pontiff was long considered unlikely, and church leaders and scholars expressed astonishment.
- At the same time, 14 students and two professors from Loras College were traveling to Rome to participate in a 10-day course focused on Roman Catholic sacred sites.
- The students watched Pope Leo XIV’s first public appearance live from their bus, with their professors calling it a “once in a lifetime” experience amid celebrations.
- The election signifies increased recognition of the vitality of the U.S. Church, with leaders praising Pope Leo XIV’s global background and commitment to immigration and unity.
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Pope Leo XIV’s election a moment of celebration, unity — Archbishop Simon Poh
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Archbishop Broglio welcomes Pope Leo XIV: ‘A shepherd for a troubled world’
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