This Thursday (8), the Secretary General of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (CNBB), Dom Ricardo Hoepers stated that the choice of name Lion XIV by the new Pope signals a rescue of the social doctrine of the Church and an emphasis on defending the dignity of work.
The choice of papal name often reflects the way the pontiff intends to lead the church. Leo XIII, who held the position between 1878 and 1903, is remembered for writing the Encyclical Rerum Novarum, published in May 1891 – a milestone in the Church’s social doctrine and one of the first documents to concretely treat the social and economic problems of the time.
In adopting the name Leo XIV, the new Pope, Robert Prevost, signals a continuity with the legacy of Leo XIII and a commitment to social justice. The American Prevost was announced as the new leader of the Catholic Church after two days conclave. It is the first Pope from the United States.
“He shows us and invites us that it takes resume this social doctrine of the Church, which has as its fundamental objective the dialogue between nations and the common good It is a point that I would say significant and already brought in a very positive way, something we all yearn for: peace in the world, ”said the CNBB Secretary-General.
“Peace be with all of you” It was the first words of the Pontiff, uttered toward the crowd of faithful in St. Peter’s Square.
Asked about the meaning of having an American Pope at a time when the United States stands at the center of different world conflicts, Dom Ricardo Hoepers stated that Leo XIV came to show that the whole world must pray for peace.
“And one of the fundamental points of the church’s social doctrine is the common good, it is good among peoples, it is peace, so more than its origin, I would say that it came to show that the whole world must pray for peace. There are more than 80 conflicts in the world “He pointed out.
The Secretary-General also addressed the dignity of the human being at work, citing that the current scenario involves all nations, and with globalization, A crisis arises .
“It will always be a flag that the church will be working, the dignity of the human being for work,” he emphasized.
“The fact of rescuing Leo XIV and social doctrine will bring more intensity for the world to open into the dignity of the human being at work, mainly fighting slavery at work that many countries suffer this, ”he concluded.
Conclave elects new pontiff
White smoke came out of the sistin chaminium around 1:07 pm (GMT) to announce that the cardinals came to a consensus on Pope Francis’ successor.
After confirming the decision, the elected pope went through the so -called “Tears Room” used to become aware of the new mission and to exchange clothing to present with the pontifical robes.
Predost then appeared on the balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square, where he addresses the public of the faithful present.
Robert Prevost, 69, lived as a missionary in Peru from 2014 to 2023, where he was appointed Bishop of Chiclayo. The Pope has Peruvian citizenship Since 2015.
Before becoming Papa, Predost said in an interview with Vatican News that he still considers himself a missionary. “My vocation, like every Christian, is being a missionary, proclaiming the gospel wherever it is.”
After the experience as a missionary in South America, Prevost led a Vatican office for episcopal nominations.
This content was originally published in Leo XIV rescues Social Doctrine and defends dignity at work, says CNBB on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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