US EditionBoston Archbishop Henning says Pope Leo XIV addressed the world with ‘a beautiful appeal to all of us’ - Boston News, Weather, Sports
- Archbishop Richard Henning of Boston spoke on May 8, 2025, about the election of Pope Leo XIV following Pope Francis's death.
- The election occurred after a period of prayers and hopes from Catholics around Greater Boston, during a dramatic and uncertain time.
- At 6:07 p.m. In Vatican City, white smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, announcing the election of the new pope, who then delivered his inaugural speech from the balcony overlooking St. Peter's Square.
- Henning expressed that Pope Leo XIV honored Pope Francis's ministry and praised Leo's gesture of switching to Spanish, reflecting his missionary work in Peru.
- Henning said Catholics will pray for Pope Leo XIV and emphasized that honoring him means carrying out their role as the Church in Boston to the best of their ability.
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Boston Archbishop Henning says Pope Leo XIV addressed the world with ‘a beautiful appeal to all of us’ - Boston News, Weather, Sports
Archbishop of Boston Richard Henning spoke Thursday about Pope Leo XIV being elected to serve as the leader of the Catholic Church. Henning spoke to members of the media in Braintree, saying Leo addressed the world with a “beautiful appeal to all of us to seek that peace that comes from Christ and to live that peace with one another in compassion.” He said he gives thanks for this “gift” to the church. White smoke billowed out of the Sistine Cha…
Pope Leo XIV dedicates his first Spanish words to his diocese in Peru: “A faithful people has accompanied their bishop”
In his first appearance from the Vatican balcony, Leon XIV has spoken a few words in Spanish to address the faithful of his diocese in Chiclayo in Peru where he has spent 40 years of his life.
The new Pope Leo XIV offers his first words to the crowd: "Peace be with you all."
By CNN Español In his first words as pope, Leo XIV told the crowd gathered in St. Peter's Square: "Peace be with you all." "This is the first greeting from the risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave his life for God," he said, explaining his choice of words. "And I would like this greeting of peace to also reach our hearts and our families." Leo XIV, the name adopted by American Cardinal Robert Prevost, appeared visibly emotional as he greeted…
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