Is called Robert Francis Prevostwas born in Chicago in 1955 and recently known the world as Pope Leone XIV. Here are eight things that is worth knowing about the first American pontiff in history.
He is a mathematician and he was a professor
Prevost has a degree in mathematics achieved at Villanova University, Pennsylvania. Then he studied theology and taught Canonian law in Peru. Whoever had it as a teacher remember his sober and direct style. One who knows how to make himself understood and who never raises his voice.
It’s a polyglot (effortless)
In addition to the English mother tongue, the Spaniard and Italian flows fluently. There was no problems going from one language to another during his first view on St. Peter’s Square.
Has double citizenship
Born in Chicago, but lived for over a decade in Peru, Pope Leo XIV is often defined as the “less American” among the US cardinals. Not only because a perfect Spanish speaks, but because in Latin America he feels at home: he was bishop in Chiclayo and Peruvian citizen in all respects. In 2015 it also became formally, and President Dina Boluarte greeted her election to Pope as a “historical moment for Peru and for the world”. Moreover, Leone XIV has never hidden that the time spent between the villages and parishes of Peru was the one that formed it most.
Pope Francis liked
Pope Francis deeply esteemed him: he wanted it as a prefect of the Dicastery for the bishops (‘Office that decides whoever guides the dioceses of the world) and president of the commission for Latin America. A delicate assignment, entrusted only to those who have a lucid head and firm heart. According to those who know him, Prevost is reflective, measured, never over the lines. A profile that Francesco liked a lot.
Loves tennis (and hopes to return to the field)
In his spare time he loves to read, walk, travel and play tennis. “I consider myself a discreet amateur tennis player,” he said once, “but since I left Peru I haven’t had many opportunities to play anymore. I hope to return to the field ».
He is a fan of the White Sox
“He is one of our fan,” reads the entrance of the Chicago Cubs stadium, one of Chicago baseball teams, but his brother John immediately denied, saying that he is instead supporter of the White Sox.
Critic Trump
Pope Leone has been working politically on social media for years and has never been afraid to criticize the Trump administration, in particular his positions on immigration, and recently contested JD Vance, who said that Christian teachings assign priorities of love: first of all towards the family, then towards the neighbors, the community, the fellow citizens and, finally, towards the world. But Pope Leone replied on X: “JD Vance is wrong: Jesus does not ask us to put our love for others in order of importance”.
He likes Aldo, Giovanni and Giacomo
The Augustinian Francesco Maria Giuliani reveals that Pope Leone “does not get careyed. In everyday life, he arranges himself “and” does not like to be served “:” He likes to drive and relax guiding “. And when there is to joke he does not pull back: «We mimato Aldo, Giovanni and Giacomo together. Do you know the Bulgari gag? We did that gesture ».
Source: Vanity Fair
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