After two days of uncertainty, the cardinals chose the leader of the Catholic Church. It’s about Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, who became not only the successor of Jorge Bergoglio, but in the first nationalized pontiff in Peru. The news generated the excite The Vatican To speak in Spanish and greet his “dear Diocese of Chiclayo.”
His gesture did not go unnoticed by the Peruvian political class. In addition to the president Dina Biguarte, figures such as the head of the Judiciary, Janet Tello; Group leaders, congressmen and mayors greeted the election of those who resided for many years in national territory.
Through a message to the nation, the head of state expressed the joy of the country for the election of Leo XIV, whom he described as a Peruvian citizen “by choice and heart.” The president recalled that the now Supreme Pontiff was nationalized in 2015, a gesture that, in her words, was much more than a formal procedure, since she reflected a spiritual and human commitment to the country. “In our lands Hoped sowed, walked with the most needy and shared the joys of our people, ”he said.
The head of the Judiciary, Janet tello gilardiHe stressed that the new leader of the Catholic Church has a special link with Peru. As he said, this experience could be key for Pope Leo XIV to admit inclusive policies from his position as the supreme leader of the Church.
“When working in Lambayeque knows and knows our reality very well, so we are sure that the pastoral and missionary work in the Catholic Church will continue, not only in the preaching of faith, but also in concrete, which is the work towards the most needy people,” he said.
In this regard, the Congress of the Republic He stopped the plenary session to recognize and celebrate the election. The parliamentarian Alejandro Cavero He expressed a message on behalf of the Board of Directors, highlighting the relevance of this event for both the Peruvian people and the Catholic community; while the legislator Yesssica Córdovarepresentative of the Lambayeque region, also took the floor to express his joy for the choice of Premost.
“It is a source of pride for all Peruvians. From the faith that we share especially Catholic, I raise my prayers so that the Holy Spirit guides in this new mission so important to the world, strengthening the unity and hope of the Catholic Church. That its leadership inspires millions worldwide,” he said.
For its part, the parliamentarian Hilda goalkeeperstressed the special connection between the new Pope and the city of Chiclayo. “Peru is very blessed because we have had Robert Prevost Martínez in Chiclayo. I always told Chiclayano. Today, from this hemicycle, we are all happy,” he said.
Through social networks, Alejandro Aguinaga joined the greeting of Peruvians and invoked that “the Holy Spirit illuminates and guides every step of his pontificate.” “Thank you, Holy Father, for unalpporting with humility the name of our beloved Chiclayo,” he added.
The Popular Force leader, Keiko Fujimori, He also dedicated a brief pronouncement in his official X. while the founder of Alliance for Progress, César Acuña, He said he receives the news with joy and asks “the Lord to grant wisdom to pastorate millions of faithful in the world.”
Meanwhile, the mayor of Lima, Rafael López Aliagahighlighted knowledge about inequality and corruption in Latin Americaas well as its close link with the Peru. During his speech, he emphasized the importance of the new Pontiff has addressed the country in “a perfect Spanish”, which described as a significant gesture. According to the media, the mayor said: “We are partying … (I ask) an applause (that arrives) to Rome, (for) that I hear it well (…) to have a Pope who knows Chiclayo, my land, who knows Peru, the Augustinian missions throughout Peru, who has been in the US, mother, Latin mother, gringo dad, who is in Rome in Rome, two years ago … sent a gift. ”
