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Archdiocese's Peruvian community rejoices at Pope Leo's election
BOSTON -- As Pope Leo XIV appeared on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica as the church's 267th successor of St. Peter on the evening of May 8, he was visibly emotional as he greeted the crowds, addressing in Spanish the people of Chiclayo, Peru, whom he called "a faithful people, who accompanied their bishop, shared their faith, and have given so, so much to continue being the faithful church of Jesus Christ."
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St. James Society members recall experiences with Pope Leo
BRAINTREE -- "A North American bishop with a South American soul." That was how Father Simon Cadwallader described Pope Leo XIV, who made history on May 8 by becoming the first pope from the U.S. Born in Chicago, Pope Leo XIV spent much of his ministry as a missionary and bishop in Peru, where Father Cadwallader is the regional superior of the Missionary Society of St. James the Apostle. The St. James Society was founded by Cardinal Richard Cushing to evangelize in Latin America. Boston priests set up mission houses in Ecuador, Bolivia, and Peru, where the society became closely acquainted with Pope Leo XIV.
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Cardinal O'Malley's statement on pope's election
Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley issued the following statement on his personal blog, cardinalseansblog.org, following the election of Pope Leo XIV, May 8. The whole Church rejoices and gives thanks for the gift God has given to the Church in Pope Leo XIV, a missionary from the Augustinian Order. He served in Peru, a country where scores of Boston priests have also been missionaries since the days of Cardinal Cushing, who founded the Society of St. James. Pope Leo XIV has chosen a name widely associated with the social justice legacy of Pope Leo XIII, who was pontiff at a time of epic upheaval in the world, the time of the industrial revolution, the beginning of Marxism, and widespread immigration. The new Pope's rich pastoral experience in Latin America and as leader of an international religious community, and the years spent in Rome, will all provide valuable preparation for his new ministry as Pope.
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Local Augustinians recall Pope Leo's humility, intellect
BRAINTREE -- While Augustinian Father Peter Gori was in the middle of celebrating a funeral Mass on May 8, he received some disquieting news from the funeral director. "There's white smoke," the director whispered to him.
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