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Pope Leo XIV Meets US Bishops at Vatican
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In Short: Pope Leo XIV met with several prominent American bishops at the Vatican on Monday, including Cardinals Blase Cupich, Robert McElroy, and Joseph Tobin, as well as Bishop Daniel Flores.
The meeting, titled “Ten Years After Amoris Lætitia: Proclaiming the Gospel with Families Today,” focused on family issues and the application of the encyclical in contemporary contexts.
Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, also met with the pope on October 30, where he discussed the alignment of Catholicism with American ideals.
During the visit, Pope Leo XIV also ordained 18 deacons for the Pontifical North American College, highlighting his commitment to the American church.
In a recent documentary by EWTN, Liliana Loaya Días expressed surprise at hearing the pope speak Quechua, a language he learned during his time in Peru.
The pope’s Peruvian heritage has been a topic of interest since his election, with rumors circulating about his ability to speak Quechua.
On Sunday, Pope Leo XIV marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with a call for renewed peace, reflecting on the significance of the event.
In a letter to Latin American bishops on September 8, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the third centenary of the canonization of St. Rose of Lima, emphasizing the importance of Latin American saints.
The Peruvian city of Callao is planning an unusual tribute to Pope Leo XIV, announcing the creation of the world's largest statue of the pontiff ahead of his November visit.
The Chicago White Sox shared a letter from Pope Leo XIV on their X account on October 29, signed by the world’s most famous White Sox fan, showing the pope's connection to sports.
These meetings and initiatives underscore Pope Leo XIV's efforts to strengthen the Catholic Church in the United States and his commitment to global peace and family values.
What this adds
The meeting with the bishops and the ordination of deacons highlight Pope Leo XIV's focus on strengthening the American church.
The pope's Quechua language skills add a unique cultural dimension to his papacy, reflecting his Peruvian heritage.
The White Sox's sharing of the pope's letter on X demonstrates his influence beyond religious circles.
What's confirmed
- VATICAN CITY – Pope Leo XIV, history's first American pope, called for a renewed commitment to peace on Sunday as he marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on his home country.
- In it, the future American pope reflected on the attacks.
What's still developing
- Cardinals Blase Cupich of Chicago, Robert McElroy of Washington, D.C., and Joseph Tobin of Newark, New Jersey, will be present at the meeting as the only three U.S. cardinals who are diocesan bishops.
- As required by canon law, Wenski submitted his resignation to the pope upon reaching his 75th birthday in October 2025.
- Pope Leo XIV met on Monday at the Vatican with several prominent U.S.
- In a recently released documentary by EWTN on Pope Leo XIV, Liliana Loaya Días recounts her initial amazement upon hearing him say some words in Quechua: “No way, an American speaking Quechua!” she said.
- They include four Americans: Cardinals Blase Cupich, Robert McElroy and Joseph Tobin and Bishop Daniel Flores.