Diocese of Sioux City reacts to selection of new pope
- Pope Leo XIV was elected just 24 hours after the conclave began, surprising Bishop Daniel Mueggenburg of the Reno Diocese, who expected it to continue for another week.
- Robert Prevost, born in Chicago, took the name Leo XIV and was appointed as a Cardinal by Pope Francis in 2023.
- Bishop Mueggenburg believes this papacy could last around 25 years and looks forward to collaboration with Pope Leo XIV.
- Bishop Mueggenburg noted that the choice of the name Leo XIV may indicate a focus on workers' rights, citing the legacy of Pope Leo XIII.
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'Happy to be back': Kettler returns to Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - Catholics around the world have a new Pope and Catholics in Sioux Falls also have a new leader…at least for now. Bishop Donald Kettler is now the temporary administrator of the Diocese of Sioux Falls while Bishop Donald DeGrood undergoes treatment for some health concerns. Kettler says being back in Saint Joseph's Cathedral feels like coming home. An American pope: How will US Catholics respond? "I'm a north-ende…
Local reaction to selection of Pope Leo XIV
WIZMnews.com There is plenty of local reaction to the announcement of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. Many of the comments were made on social media. Bishop Robert Barron of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester was in Rome during the Conclave providing commentary and insight into the selection of the new Pope. Cardinal Raymond Burke, one of the cardinals who took part in choosing Pope Leo XIV Please join me in thanking Our Lord for the elec…
Diocese of Fargo Bishop Folda Reacts To Selection of New Pope
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We got a chance to speak with Bishop John Folda of the Diocese of Fargo to get his thoughts on the new pope. Folda says that he’s excited to see how Pope Leo will continue the legacy of Pope Francis and hopes he continues Francis’ focus on helping those living in poverty, but doesn’t think he will be a carbon copy. He also says that having a pope that’s from the United States will give Pope Leo an understanding of the needs …
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