ADVERTISINGThe choice of Pope Leo XIV has generated a wave of enthusiasm in Latin America and Spainespecially in the Plaza de la Cathedral de la Almudena in Madrid, where priests and citizens have celebrated the news.
Father Iñaki, a Spanish priest, stood out in statements to ‘Euronews’ Peace Message of the New Pontiffpredicting frequent visits to Spain due to its connection with the El Escorial monastery as Agustino Recoleto and its Spanish ancestry, as its grandparents were from Murcia.
However, Father Bonifacio, of Congolese origin, said Africafor its conservatism, He is not yet ready for a Pope on his continentbut the time will come.
The Spanish ancestry of Leo XIV, along with its Peruvian and American nationalityhas resonated among the faithful, who see in him a bridge between cultures and a continuism to the legacy of Pope Francis.
Numerous citizens who have been able to speak ‘Euronews’ expressed their expectations about the new Pope. An Argentine celebrated its Latin originwhile another citizen emphasized the Importance of its humility.
Some have surprised the fact that Prevost is American nationality. They also highlight their Latin heartbecause it also has Peruvian nationality after living almost 40 years in the Andean country, a fact that makes its connection with Latin America value, where a large number of Catholics resides. Others comment on their stupefaction to see that an Asian or African cardinal was not finally chosen.
Although some highlighted the character of Leo XIV and his possible continuity with the proposals of your predecessorthey hope that the Catholic Church will lead wisely. In an official gesture, the president Pedro Sánchez and King Felipe VI They sent their congratulations to the new Pontiff, reflecting their pontificate’s support.
