{"id":13096,"date":"2025-05-08T08:29:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T01:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.au.edu\/home\/?p=13096"},"modified":"2025-11-27T16:25:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T09:25:36","slug":"au-celebrates-historic-breakthrough-pope-leo-xiv-ushers-in-new-era-as-first-american-pontiff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.au.edu\/home\/au-celebrates-historic-breakthrough-pope-leo-xiv-ushers-in-new-era-as-first-american-pontiff\/","title":{"rendered":"AU Celebrates Historic Breakthrough: Pope Leo XIV Ushers in New Era as First American Pontiff"},"content":{"rendered":"\t<div id=\"gap-1048246210\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1048246210 {\n  padding-top: 20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<p>VATICAN CITY \u2013 Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago was elected Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025, making history as the first American to ascend to the highest position within the Catholic Church. Cheers and jubilation filled St. Peter&#8217;s Square as the traditional white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel, signifying a successful conclave after two days of deliberation by 133 cardinal electors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pope Leo XIV<\/strong>, who takes his papal name in homage to Pope Leo XIII\u2014a strong advocate for workers&#8217; rights and social justice\u2014is widely respected for his extensive pastoral experience and international perspective. With over two decades spent serving as a missionary bishop in Chiclayo, Peru, Pope Leo XIV uniquely holds dual U.S.-Peruvian citizenship. His recent tenure as head of the Vatican&#8217;s Dicastery for Bishops has earned him recognition for his diplomatic skills and deep commitment to ecclesiastical governance.<\/p>\n<p>In a stirring inaugural address delivered in Italian and Spanish, Pope Leo XIV emphasized a renewed commitment to unity, peace, and inclusivity. He honored the legacy of his beloved predecessor, Pope Francis, whose progressive leadership and profound pastoral care deeply influenced his vision for the Church\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<p>At Assumption University of Thailand (AU), the announcement of Pope Leo XIV\u2019s election was met with heartfelt enthusiasm. The AU community extends its warm congratulations and earnest prayers for Pope Leo XIV as he begins his papacy, hopeful for a future marked by compassion, justice, and global harmony.<\/p>\n<p>For ongoing updates about Pope Leo XIV\u2019s papacy, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaticannews.va\/en\/pope\/news\/2025-05\/cardinal-elected-pope-papal-name.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vatican News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>WRITER: THE AU LIBRARY<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"thumbnail\">More Information about Assumption University of Thailand (AU), please visit:<\/h3>\n<p class=\"thumbnail\"><strong>Website:<\/strong>\u00a0<a title=\"Read more\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.au.edu\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/dev.au.edu\/home\/<\/a><br \/><strong>Facebook:<\/strong>\u00a0<a title=\"Read more\" href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/assumptionuniversity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener 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