The Catholic Church received a new Pope. U.S. Cardinal Robert Francis Previty was elected in the fourth vote during the second day of the conclave, and became 267. The chief of the Roman Catholic Church.
White smoke over the Sikstin chapel appeared something after 6 pm, marking that a consensus was reached among cardinals. Shortly afterwards, Protodiakon was released from the Balcony of St. Peter Basilica, a joyful news: Habemus Papam!
After releasing the white smoke, the great enthusiasm went on the Svetog Peter Square in the Vatican, and the rings rang.
133 cardinals from all over the world participated in the conclave, and at least 89 votes were required for the selection, ie the two-thirds majority.
In the coming days, the new Pope is expected to make key decisions on the formation of their advisory bodies and directions of action, while believers around the world follow their every one step with great interest.
The selection of the transmit is a historical moment, because it is the first American that takes this role. Its moderate views and rich experience, including mission work in Peru and the service in the Dycaster for Bishops, probably contributed to his choice.
The previdence was born on 14. September 1955. in Chicago. He graduated in mathematical sciences at Villan's university, and then gained a master's degree from theology at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. After that, he received his doctorate law at the Papal University of St. Tom Aquinus in Rome. Joined the row of St. Augustine in 1977. year, and in 1981. laid festive vows.
In 1985, the previdence was sent to Peru as a missionary, where he served as a vicar of the Cathedral in Chulucanas and the Chancellor of Territorial Transition. He later led the Augustine seminar in Trujillo and taught Canon law. His deeply understanding of the local community and fluent speaking of the Spanish language allowed him a strong connection with believers.
In 1999, Previty was elected Provincial Province in Chicago, and in 2001. It was the function of Saint August, in 2014. He was appointed Bishop of Chiclayo in Peru, and 2023. He became a dicaster for bishops, key institutions to appoint a bishop worldwide.
