The revelation of Pope Francis’ successor has been met with a response from Donald Trump, who had previously teased about his desire to become the next Roman Catholic Pope himself.
Domus Sanctae Marthae in Vatican City was the location where Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88. His death occurred last month. Rumours began to circulate regarding who would succeed him as the leader of the Church as a result of this. In particular, eight cardinals were brought to light as potential candidates for the position of pope.
Following a series of much-awaited conclave discussions, Cardinal Robert Prevost, aged 69, was formally selected as the next pope earlier today. The College of Cardinals decided after a period of private and heated conversations.
Renowned for his thorough theological awareness and committed service, Cardinal Prevost will adopt the papal name Pope Leo XIV. As he is ready to guide the Catholics in these transforming times, his choice represents a turning point in the history of the Catholic Church.
Donald Trump seems to have no strong emotions regarding the title passing to someone else after joking about becoming the next pope personally and projecting a “blasphemous” image of himself in the papal capacity.
Congratulations on being just named Pope, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost. Knowing that he is the first American Pope honours one greatly. What thrill and what immense pride for our nation? Meeting Pope Leo XIV excites me. That will be a quite significant event!
Born in Chicago, Pope Leo XIV has indeed created history as the first American pope.
It was revealed earlier today that 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Prevost had been formally selected as the next pope. Following a series of covert and rigorous discussions among the College of Cardinals behind closed doors during the conclave, this momentous choice came following.
Having spent years fulfilling several ecclesiastical responsibilities, Cardinal Prevost will now assume the papacy, bearing the weight of heading the worldwide Catholic Church. Choosing the papal name Pope Leo XIV in a symbolic gesture, he is expressing his vision and direction for the Church’s future. With the Church ready to travel a transforming road under his direction, his appointment heralds the beginning of a new chapter for the devout worldwide.
Following the covert conclave when the most senior members of the Catholic Church visited Rome to choose the next pope, his appointment was announced from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.
With more than 240 cardinals globally, papal electors usually count just 120.
Only those under the age of eighty are qualified to cast a ballot for the papacy election among Cardinals.
A reported 138 qualified voters cast their ballots under the magnificent Sistine Chapel ceiling. Voting up to four times a day for the preceding two days, they finally achieved a two-thirds majority to name Pope Leo XIV the new Church leader.
Looks like that! Better luck next time, Trump? Who knows what the future holds? Pope Leo XIV’s time is upon us.