This Thursday (8), Secretary -General of the National Conference on Bishops of Brazil (CNBB), Dom Ricardo HypersHe mentioned that choosing the name The fourteenth lion By the new Pope indicates saving the social doctrine of the Church and emphasizing the defense of the dignity of work.
The selection of the papal name often reflects the way the Pope intends to lead the church. Liu XIII, who held this position between 1878 and 1903It is remembered to write the seasonal Rerum Novarum, published in May 1891 – a teacher in the social doctrine of the Church and one of the first documents that deal with significantly for social and economic problems at that time.
Upon adopting the fourteenth name of Liu, the new Pope, Robert Brevost, indicates a continuity with the legacy of Liu thirteenth and commitment to social justice. The American Prevost was announced as a new leader of the Catholic Church After two days, delivery. This is the first Pope of the United States.
“It appears to us and invites us to take it The resumption of this social doctrine of the church, which has its primary goal of dialogue between nations and the normal good“It is a point that I would like to say is important and has already brought in a very positive way, which we all yearn: peace in the world,” CNBB.
“Peace be with you all” These were the first words of the Pope, which uttered a crowd of believers in Saint Peter’s Square.
When asked about the meaning of the presence of an American door at a time when the United States stands at the center of various global conflicts, DOM Ricardo Hoepers stated that Leo XIV came to show that the whole world should pray for peace.
“One of the basic points of the social doctrine of the church is the public good, it is good among peoples, it is peace, so more than its origin, I would like to say that it appears that the whole world must pray for peace. There are more than 80 conflicts in the worldHe pointed out.
S. Secretary -General It also dealt with human dignity at work, noting that the current scenario includes all countries, and with globalization, A crisis arises.
“It will always be the science of the church and the dignity of man to work,” he stressed.
“The fact that the fourteenth Liu and the social belief will bring more intensity to the world to open it in the dignity of man at work, Fighting slavery mainly at workHe concluded that many countries are suffering from this. “
Conclave elects a new back
White smoke came out of Cestina Chacent at approximately 1:07 pm (Brazilia timing) To announce that the Cardinate reached a consensus on the successor of Pope Francis.
After confirming the decision, the elected Pope went through so “Room”He used to realize the new task and exchange clothes to present the papal robes.
Then Predost appeared on the balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square, where he addresses the public to the believer present.
Robert Brevost, 69, He lived a missionary in Peru from 2014 to 2023Where he was appointed Czechlo ceilings. pope He has a Peruvian citizen Since 2015.
Before Baba became, Bridost said in an interview with the Vatican news that he still considered himself a missionary. “My profession, like every Christian, is missionary, declaring the Bible wherever it is.”
After experimenting as a missionary in South America, Prevost He led the Vatican Office For episcopal nominations.
