South Africa: President Ramaphosa Welcomes Election of Pope Leo Xiv

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Les cardinaux réunis dans la chapelle Sixtine du Vatican ont élu le cardinal Robert Francis Prévost comme 267e pape, qui a pris le nom de pape Léon XIV.
9 May 2025
SAnews.gov.za (Tshwane)

President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his congratulations to Cardinal Robert Prevost on his election as Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church.

In a statement, President Ramaphosa said the election of Pope Leo XIV was a profound moment for the Catholic Church as well as the global community who followed this solemn event with hopeful anticipation.

"May the ceremonial white smoke that signalled the consensus of the Conclave prevail over the dark plumes of military bombardments affecting various regions of the world today.

"Pope Leo XIV's early emphasis on peace is a call that resonates with most of humanity and is one that honours the legacy of the late Pope Francis.

"South Africa wishes Pope Leo XIV a blessed and transformative papacy that will strengthen faith, unity and social solidarity in the world," the President said. - SAnews.gov.za

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