In a meeting with the cardinals in the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV explained why he chose this name as Pope and not John XXIV, as Francisco asked
You only talk about Cardinal choice Robert Francis Prevost like the Pope Leo XIVsuccessor of Franciswhich was a surprise for many. Already in office, the pontiff started his papacy do not satisfy an important request from its predecessorthe one before death clarified the name that I would like to succeed him.
Last Thursday (08), shortly after the election of Leo XIV, the journalist Ilze escapartini – has an unusual coincidence with the three popes who preceded him – Posted in Jornal Hojepresented by César TralliTo give your first impressions on the choice.
According to the journalist, Francisco asked his successor to call John XXIV (24)who was not welcomed by Leão XIV, whose official coat of arms issued by the Vatican has a strong meaning.
“A desire of Pope Francis no longer satisfied, because Pope Francis referred twice to his successor as John XXIV. He preferred Leo XIV. Let’s see what he means,” said Ilze Sigparini at that moment.
Pope Leo XIV explains the reason for the choice of his name
In a meeting with the cardinals this Saturday (10) in the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV, whose diet has a very simple Latin dish to prepareHe broke the silence and explained the reason for the choice of his name, contrary to the important request of Francisco.
According to his explanation, released by the G1, the Pope chose the name for honor Lion XIII And it indicates that your leadership will pass through the same molds. The honor became known how …
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