US EditionCentral Illinois bishops greet new pope 'with hearts full of joy and hope'
- Catholic leaders in Central Illinois welcomed the election of Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, on Thursday in Rome.
- Prevost, born in Chicago in 1955, served many years as a missionary including time in Peru, which contributed to his selection amid widespread surprise.
- Local bishops expressed joy and hope, emphasizing the need for the new pope to bring clarity of doctrine and unite the faithful amid global challenges.
- Bishop Tylka expressed appreciation for the Holy Spirit's direction in guiding the cardinals during their important decision, while Bishop Paprocki encouraged the faithful to pray for the pope’s wisdom and kindness.
- The election signals renewed optimism for the Church's role globally and hopes that Leo XIV will foster peace, evangelize effectively, and bring lapsed believers back.
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