He was born in Chicago, but lived over a decade in Peru, where he acted as parish priest and teacher.
The new pope was a chorinha, he has a double citizenship, studied mathematics at the university and loves tennis games
Elected today (8) in the Vatican, Leo 14, the new Pope, was born in Chicago, in the United States, and also has Peruvian citizenship. This is because he lived in the Andean country between 1985 and 1998 An diocesan chancellor manages an administrative office of a bishop. In his first speech as Pope, he asked the faithful to help the Church to build bridges, that is, to form connections, break the barriers. Meet other curiosities about Leo 14:
1 – It has mathematics training
The new Pope, whose baptism is Robert Francis Prevost Martínez, is 69 years old and graduated in mathematics, as well as being a specialist in canon law. His appointment as a cardinal was in 2023 by Pope Francis, who takes place now.
2 – Provides homage to lion 13
The name chosen by the new Pope provides a tribute to Leo 13, whose papacy began in 1878 and lasted 25 years. Leo 13 was an innovative Pope, who tried to reconcile the traditions of the Church with the modernity of his times. This would therefore be the motivation of the new Pope in the choice of the Pontifical name Leo 14.
3 – Come to the Catholic family
Leo 14’s parents were Catholics: his father was even catechist. During childhood, the new Pope was a chorinha and attended the parish school in the United States. His father was a descendant of French and Italian. Already the mother has Spanish origins. He has two brothers.
4 – Near Pope Francis
Leo 14 was the emeritus archbishop of Chiclayo, a city north of Peru, 750 kilometers from the capital of the country, Lima. He moved to the Vatican to coordinate a group of priests who advise the Pope to appoint the church leaders. Also for this reason, in the end he approached Pope Francis.
5 – Like tennis playing
While Francisco was a football fan, Leo 14 is a tannis. In an interview with an Argentine newspaper, he even said that tennis played when he lived in Peru, a habit that he lost after moving to the Vatican.
6 – It is Augustinian
The new Pope is Augustinian, that is, it is part of the order of Sant’Agostino. This order brings together more than 2,500 religious and is present in 42 countries. It is an order that celebrates the legacy of Sant’Agostino (354-430), one of the main theologians of the Church. Therefore, encourages spirituality, intellectuality and social commitment.
7 – Speak five languages
Leo 14 speaks five languages. In addition to English, the following languages dominates: Spanish, Italian, French and Portuguese.
Source: Terra
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