An American Pope: U.S. Bishops React to the Election of Pope Leo XIV

The election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the United States, surprised Catholics around the world. In this video, U.S. bishops share their reactions to the election of Pope Leo XIV and reflect on what his background brings to the universal Church. Bishops describe where they were when the white smoke rose over Saint Peter's Square, the moment they heard an American cardinal had been chosen as the successor of Peter, and the personal connections many of them share with the new Holy Father. Several recall their Chicago roots, their own missionary experience, and the surprise of hearing a pope speak English natively for the first time. The bishops also reflect on Pope Leo XIV's Augustinian formation, his years of missionary service in Peru, his leadership of the Order of Saint Augustine in Rome, and the continuity they see between his pontificate and the priorities of Pope Francis. Together, their reflections offer an early portrait of Pope Leo XIV as a pastor, a missionary, and a shepherd for the universal Church. -- WEBSITES USCCB: http://www.usccb.org/ -- SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook:   / usccb   Twitter:   / usccb   Instagram:   / usccb   LinkedIn:   / usccb   TikTok:   / usbishops