The Angelicum Rejoices at Election of Alumnus, Pope Leo XIV | EWTN News Nightly

Pope Leo XIV's election is being celebrated with deep pride at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas—also known as the Angelicum—which is not only the alma mater of Pope St. John Paul II, but now also of Pope Leo XIV. The American-born pope studied there in the 1980s, earning his licentiate and doctorate in Canon Law. Faculty and students reflect on his legacy, the formation he received, and the university’s profound role in shaping two of the last four popes. EWTN Vatican Journalist Bénédicte Cedergren has more. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-ne... ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook:   / ewtnnewsnightly   Twitter:   / ewtnnewsnightly   Instagram:   / ewtnnewsnightly   ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here:    / ewtn   ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf