Mass of Thanksgiving held at St. Louis Cathedral for Pope Leo XIV
- Catholics gathered this morning at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago to attend a Mass of Thanksgiving for the election of Pope Leo XIV.
- Robert Prevost, age 69, was chosen as Pope Leo XIV on Thursday following a 25-hour papal conclave that selected the first American pontiff.
- The election led to celebrations in various dioceses, including Tucson and Tyler, which plan their own Masses of Thanksgiving including one on May 18 at 10 a.m. in Tucson.
- John Prevost, the pope's brother, described the election as “overwhelming pride” and “overwhelming responsibility” in a Thursday evening interview.
- The election marks a historic chapter for the Catholic Church, prompting calls for prayers and hopes that Pope Leo XIV will lead with wisdom and courage.
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Catholics celebrate Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Leo XIV
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — People attending mass in New Orleans say they were filled with joy the moment Pope Leo XIV walked onto the balcony of Saint Peter's Basilica. Some went on to express that he was the correct pick to lead the Catholic Church. "It's just a beautiful time to be Catholic," said Cyndi Lucky. Friday, May 9, New Orleans Catholics joined Archbishop Gregory Aymond at St. Louis Cathedral to celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Leo…
Evansville Diocese holding mass for Pope Leo
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The Diocese of Evansville will host a mass to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV on Friday. The mass will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Saint Benedict Cathedral on Lincoln Avenue. It will be officiated by Bishop Joseph Siegel, who tells Eyewitness News he met Pope Leo ten years ago at a fundraising dinner, and was impressed by his kindness. The diocese says all are welcome to attend.
Pope Leo XIV’s great-grandmother was baptized in St. Louis Cathedral in 1840
In an exclusive to Fox 8, Archdiocese of New Orleans Archive Director Katherine Beeman shared that she’s uncovered that Pope Leo XIV’s great-grandmother was baptized in St. Louis Cathedral in 1840.
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