Between surprise and satisfaction with the new Pope: Reactions to Liu XIV | Catholic Church

A few minutes after Pope Liu, the fourteenth, stuck to the balcony of St. Boutros Bachelica, the President of the United States was interacting with his election. In a message published in your social network, Social truthDonald Trump, Cardinal Robert Brevost, noticed that he was “keen to get to know the fourteenth Pope Liu”, the first American Pope. However, the debt experts that the public heard on Thursday notice that despite the nationality of Liu XIV, the unlike Trump’s political line and that this is the choice of “continuity with Pope Francis’ performance.”

“We have Pope This was close to Francis, who, despite being an American, is not a person from the Trump political line, “begins with the explanation of the researcher and coordinator in the region of religious science at the University of Lusovon, Paulo Mendes Pinto, who adds:” He is a person who gives him social aspects only, but he only has anyone else, but he only has social problems, but it does not have a social community, but it does not have a social community The presence of a social association, but it has a social association, but it has social experiences, and even to update (Update) from the church. “

For Viriato Soromnho Marques, the philosopher and the full -from the College of the University of Lisbon, was “a surprise choice”. However, he loved the first words Pope Liu XIV The believers presented.

“I think I have made a continuing speech with Pope Francis’s performance. The name I chose is good tooBecause it is related to the expression with the reformist Pope, the thirteenth lion, “

From the same opinion, Eugénio FONSECA, the former Portuguese president and a testimony in religious sciences, participates for her option It was “unexpected”. However, it is said, “We are happy to know that it was an option that could guarantee (maintenance) of the great interests of Pope Francis.”

“In addition, he will search for his name in the succession of the Pope who can make the synthesis of the social thinking of the church at a time when an industrial revolution occurred in the world. I was very happy with the message to focus on two great lines: peace in the world and peace in the church,” as he argues.

In his first words to the world, the Pope stated: “Humanity (Christ) needs as a bridge to reach God. He also helped me build bridges in dialogue, with meetings, and unify all of us to be a people who believe in peace.”

As for Eugénio FONSECA, this is a speech that shows that “the dialogue should also be inside the church, which can have it and they should have people who may think differently, but they live in the same sister company.”

“The times of Pope Francis were a major separation times between the American Church and the Vatican,” added Paulo Mendes Pinto. Therefore, “it was important to be someone to re -create this connection, which is important even financially,” so “this is the right choice.” And he confirms: “If Donald Trump made many pressure, which made it, from all the names that will be dear to him, then this man will not be on this list guaranteed.”

On the other hand, he was elected “A person from Western culture, but with the margin experienceAnd he says. “This Pope is associated with pastoral, so he is a person who has the practical founder who was Pope Francis as well.“

The Patriarchate in Lisbon celebrates the Mass for the Pope on Friday

Here, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa sent a congratulatory message to the new Pope. According to a memorandum published in location From the Presidency of the Republic, in the letter sent to the Vatican, the head of state expressed “the deep joy that, in his personal name and the name of the Portuguese people, revives Pope Liu XIV.”

At the same time that thousands of people were waiting for the circles in St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican Heart, for White Smoke, Louis Montenegro was in a campaign of the Democratic Alliance (AD) in Fatima. “A very happy coincidence,” he said.

The Prime Minister also congratulated the new fourteenth Pope Liu and wished him to be full of light, humanity and global, and to promote peace and understanding in an international context of uncertainty and uncertainty. He said later in statements to reporters: “I think the choice is of political importance, and it has a social and expectations that it can now be achieved in a state of positive intervention, regardless of the doctrine of each of the other religions.”

In a statement sent to the press, Patriarch Lisbon, Roy Valerio, said that he had received the news with “Great joy“. “we Certainly it is so The Pope that the church and the world need now. Therefore, the entire position of the Patriarchate in Lisbon can be otherwise an act “Thank God for this great gift,” says in Missive, who calls on the entire diocese to embody this an act Thanks to the celebration of the Mass, to take place on Friday 9 maybe9:30 pm, in C Lesboa.

The Portuguese Episcopal Conference (Postal Code) wished the new Pope “The fertile pastoral work in conducting the people of God, building unity in the diversity of what we are, and in the pursuit of the Chinese road to a renewed church and brooms, along with immigrants, the poor, the most fragile and marginalized“. The member who has a seat where the Portuguese bishops (and other characters in the church in Portugal), thus put the priorities of Pope Francis in the center of attention, and take them to the new ink.

The Secretary -General Pedro Nuno Santos expressed his desire to be the new Pope “The front lamp for peace, dialogue and human dignity” This continues the legacy of Francis. “Today is an important day for the world – not only Catholics – with the election of His Holiness Pope Liu XIV. He is now responsible for his assumption and communicating with the legacy and example of Pope Francis“You can read a message on the social networks of Pedo Nuno Santos.

World leaders highlight values ​​like human dignity

European Commission President Ursula von der Lin and European Council President Antonio Costa showed “I am sure that Pope Liu XIV will use his voice on the world stage to enhance common values” Which Catholic Church “Firm concessions“: “Peace, human dignity, and mutual understanding among nations“.

In a written reaction to the election of the new Pope, it is said that the extreme politicians responsible for the European Union are said “Ready to work closely with the Apostolic Chair to deal with global challenges and enhance the spirit of solidarity, respect and kindness“.

number “The world that needs hope and loneliness“The Spanish Prime Minister expects that Pontfour will be from Liu XIV “Contributing to promoting dialogue and defending human rights“. In a message in x, Pedro garn “Congratulations to the entire Catholic Church” By electing Robert Brevost.

After a relationship with Pope Francis, who was sometimes distinguished by some incomprehensible, Ukraine president wanted to keep Pope Liu XIV “Ethical and spiritual support in the Vatican of Ukraine’s efforts to restore justice and achieve permanent peace“. Volodymyr Zelensky wished, too in x, “Wisdom, inspiration, and strength, spiritual and physical” To the new Pope.

“I am sure that the constructive dialogue and cooperation between Russia and the Vatican will continue to develop on the basis of the Christian values ​​that unite us“In a statement, he announced in a statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Brandon Johnson, mayor From Chicago, from where Pope Liu fourteen was normal, his reaction was to the news of the first American Pope, saying: “All that is fixed, including the Pope, comes from Chicago! Congratulations to the first American Pope, Leo XIV! We hope to restore you soon“.

In the reaction to the selection of Liu XIV, Colombia President Gustavo Petro confirmed that “The new Pope is more than an American“Remember that “Their ancestors are the Latin: Spanish and French” And that the ink spent most of his life (40 years) in Peru.

“Oxyala is the great leader of the migratory peoples in the world, and Oxyala gives her her encouragement to our immigrant brothers in Latin America, today is insulting in the United States“Petro wrote. “Oxalá helps us to build the power of the great human being that defends life and defeats the greed that caused the climate crisis“.

The French president has already confirmed by chance that the new Pope was elected on this day, on May 8, when the eighties of the Allies win in World War II are celebrated. “On May 8, this may be the new Pontificate of Peace and Hope“Emmanuel Macron wrote at X. helpless