What messages is Pope Leo XIV sending in the first few days?

At the entrance, he was met by a group of excited people who greeted him and shook his hand. A young woman offered him a Bible to bless and sign.

“Of course, even though I should try my new signature,” said Pope Leo smiling.
THE age “is no longer useful. ”

He had stopped being Robert Francis Prevost just hours earlier when he was elected to the head of the Catholic Church. Upon taking the name Leo XIV, a new chapter was launched for the 69-year-old cardinal of origin from Chicago, the BBC writes.

While it has not yet been made clear what direction his pontificate will take, observers are analyzing every detail from the first choice of clothing, accommodation to communication. The remarks began immediately after his appearance on the balcony, where a golden cross around his neck was interpreted as a departure from his predecessor's simple style.

Another signal came Friday morning when he delivered a written sermon before cardinals in the Sistine Hat instead of improvised.

According to Catholic commentator Austen Ivereigh, this is a sign that “Leo will be closer to tradition than Francis”.

Over the next few days, Pope Leo will be able to give further signals to his priorities. On Monday he will hold an audience with the media, while 18 May will celebrate solemn inaugural mass at St. Peter's Square, in the presence of many world leaders.

The preaching that he will carry on that day is expected to reveal more about subjects that will be at the center of his pontificate. By comparison, in 2013, Pope Francis had said: “to all those with positions of responsibility in economic, political and social life to be advocates of creation, of God's plan... of each other and of the environment”.

Another significant decision will be to choose his accommodation. While Francescu chose to live in the humble town of Casa Santa Marta, Leo XIV could decide to live in the Apostolic Palace, just as many of his ancestors did.

“He was chosen less than a day ago; let's give him time to decide,” said Vatican sources to the Italian media.

“These are all important choices,” added Ivereigh.
Over the next few days, we will learn more about him in the first week of the potential is an ongoing discovery. ”

Meanwhile, in the absence of details about the future as Pope, Robert Prevost's story is drawing global attention. From Chicago, his hometown, to Peru, where he served for many years, memories and videos from his previous life are being published.

A video when he left Peru for Rome, saying he would miss “the country's” and local cooking has received numerous positive reactions in South America.

“Papa is Peru; God loves Peru,” declared Peruvian President Dina Boluarte.

On the other hand, American tourists to St. Peter's Square are still processing the news that the new pope is from the US.

I'm still surprised they chose an American, to be honest,” said Kerry, a visitor from Chicago in her honeymoon. She added that she was satisfied with rumors that the Pope is a fan of White Sox.

Asked how he felt today Pope Leo, she laughed: “He must really be shocked; I bet he didn't sleep at all”

Her husband, Joseph, added: “When you're elected Pope, you come here as cardinal for the contract, but then things never come back as if they were”

He expressed hope: “/Periscopi/