Less than 24 hours from the announcement of “we have a pope“, who entered the Sistine Chapel being the cardinal Robert Prevost, by name XIV lion. The first intervention of the Bishop of Rome, following the tradition, was the “City and Orbi“, Pronounced from the balcony of the Basilica of San Pedro. From that moment, a strict protocol that marks the first steps of the new Pope is activated.
Leo XIV celebrates his Friday his First Mass in the Sistine Chapel before all the cardinals. This liturgy is the time for the world to glimpse the Rumbo of the pontificateboth for his words during the homily as for the traditions that until 12 years ago were immovable and that Francisco decided to break. This is the case of the ritual of thrust To receive the veneration of the cardinals, who kiss the Fisherman’s ringsymbol of papal power.
Although Leo XIV is considered Francisco’s Legacy Continuinghe has already shown differences with his predecessor. In his first presentation before the faithful, who expected the outcome of the conclave, he wore the Papales and the Golden Crossunlike the simple dress that Bergoglio wore in 2013.
The first commitments of the new Pope
On Sunday at 12 noon, Leo XIV will state for the first time the Andgen from the central lodge of the Basilica of San Pedro. A day later, Monday, will meet with accredited journalists by the Holy See to explain issues such as the reason behind the choice of their name and the priorities that will mark their pontificate, following the example of its predecessor, Francisco.
The solemn ceremony that has no date is yet Pontificate start massto which political and religious leaders attend, and will mark the beginning of the papacy of Leo XIV. This celebration is expected to take place five or six days after the Blanca smoking.
In addition to its liturgical agenda, Leo XIV must face in the next important days in the next few days administrative decisions as head of the Vatican State. Among them, define whether it keeps the main responsible for the Roman curia, such as the prefects of dicasteries and, especially, to Secretary of Statea position currently occupied by the Italian cardinal Pietro Parolinone of the names that sounded strongly in the conclave.
