The election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as new Papa of the Roman Catholic Church, with the name Leo 14thcaused a variety of reactions and comments. Father George Dagas, clergyman of the Catholic Church in Greece, spoke about the importance of this election and the symbolism of the new papal term.
“First of all it was a surprise,” he noted that American Cardinal, Robert Francis Prevostwas finally elected young Pope by choosing the name Leo 14th, the Father George Dagasby filling in:
‘It also confirms the saying that Anyone who goes for a pope leaves cardinalbecause as we have seen, the names that were heard strongly in recent days in the media have finally been denied, “he commented on talking to newsit.gr The Greek Catholic priest for the forecasts who wanted others to succeed the deceased Pope Francis.
He described the new Pope as’moderate“, Adding that”It will probably help a lot in managing balance in the context of globalization».
He also underlined the importance of election of a Pontiff from North America, for the first time in the history of the Catholic Church.
Particular emphasis was given to the role of Pope Leo 14 as a former president of the bishops’ court:
“It is a Pope who has great spiritual criteria, because he was the president of the Bishops’ meeting – that is, the one who chose the hierarchs for the churches of the world. He was one of the people who had the final word with the Holy Father. “
Citing the first message of the new modifikaFather George Dougas observed that “he wants to continue his term from where Pope Francis left her”, while commenting on the symbolism of the name she chose:
‘Leo 13th had issued the Of the revolutionarya papal circular referring to social justice issues. So, they will probably be the first steps of the new Pope – and very soon, of course, they will become an act. “
The Greek Catholic priest also pointed out the importance that the new Pope is an excellent knowledge of English:
«It is the most widespread language in the world, and in the last centuries there has been no pope handling it with such comfort».
Finally, stood at Message about ‘Synodia’:
“Pope Leo 14th spoke clearly about a Synod Church – which was the core of Pope Francis’ latest initiatives. He convened a major bishops of bishops from all over the world on the subject, but did not complete it. This is exactly what the new Pope wants to continue now: a church where all voices are heard, with decisions serving the common good».