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Friday, 9 May 2025 09:27

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Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, Denis Nulty believes the new Pope will work for the poor.

Pope Leo the 14th will be a leader for the migrant and poor communities of the world.

That's according to the Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin after the 69 year old became the first pontiff from the continent of North America yesterday.

Robert Francis Prevost is also the first Augustinian Pope after heading the order for two consecutive terms.

Prior to that, he spent many years as a missionary in Peru.

Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, Denis Nulty believes he will champion those on the margins of society:


 
Abbeyleix Parish Priest Fr. Paddy Byrne says the new Pope will bring a grounded perspective to the Vatican:

 The new Pope will lead his first holy mass since being installed as head of the Catholic Church this morning.

 In Chicago, his brother Louis is celebrating:

His brother John thinks he'll take a similar approach to his predecessor:

US Bishop George Georghett explains what it means to him:


 

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