An American pope for the global south

An American pope for the global south

Leo XIV could rekindle faith in a shrinking US church while embracing the world’s poor

Marcos hopes Leo XIV will bring Church closer to poor

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday congratulated Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on his historic election as the first pope from the United States. Prevost, who is now known as Pope Leo XIV, was elected Thursday as the 267th leader of the Catholic Church. "On behalf of the Philippines, I congratulate Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States on his election as the successor of Pope Francis and leader of the 1.4-billion-strong Ca…

Marcos: May Pope Leo XIV continue to bring Church closer to poor

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday extended his greetings on the election of Pope Leo XIV as he “prays” the newest pontiff would continue to bring the Church to the poor. READ: Pope Leo XIV to celebrate first mass as pontiff “On behalf of the Philippines, I congratulate Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost

Marcos hopes Pope Leo XIV will lead Church closer to the poor

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulated newly elected Pope Leo XIV and shared his hope that the new pontiff would help bring the Church closer to the poor.

The news United Hands welcomes Leo XIV: “His election represents maintaining the ecclesial commitment to the poor world” was first published in Last Minute Religious News

Marcos congratulates Pope Leo XIV; prays he'll strengthen Church's ties to the poor

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has congratulated Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States on his election as the new Pope, who has taken the papal name Leo XIV. In his statement, President Marcos expressed his wishes on behalf of the Philippines, acknowledging the new pontiff’s responsibility as the successor of Pope Francis and leader …