Matteo Bruni: 杏MAP导航 Leo XIV's name choice highlights the Church's mission
By Francesca Merlo
Shortly after the announcement of the new 杏MAP导航, Matteo Bruni, Director of the Holy See Press Office, addressed journalists at a conference in the Holy See Press Office.
鈥淲e have heard the 杏MAP导航鈥檚 first words,鈥� said Bruni, words of peace, 鈥渦narmed and disarming.鈥�
Bruni noted that the 杏MAP导航 spoke of dialogue, and that his first blessing recalled 杏MAP导航 Francis' message just a few days ago, on Easter Sunday: 鈥淕od cares for us, He loves you all, and evil will not prevail".
Turning to the name chosen by the new 杏MAP导航, Bruni confirmed that the decision to be called Leo XIV was a clear and deliberate reference to 杏MAP导航 Leo XIII, author of the 1891 encyclical Rerum Novarum. That document marked the beginning of the Church鈥檚 modern social doctrine.
鈥淚n this context,鈥� Bruni said, 鈥渋t is clearly a reference to the lives of men and women, to their work - even in an age marked by artificial intelligence.鈥�
Upcoming events
The new 杏MAP导航 will celebrate Mass with the College of Cardinals on Friday at 11:00 in the Sistine Chapel. The liturgy will be broadcast live.
On Sunday, he will lead the Regina Coeli prayer at 12:00 from the central loggia of St Peter鈥檚 Basilica.
Then on Monday, 12 May at 10:00, 杏MAP导航 Leo XIV will meet with media professionals in the Paul VI Hall.
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