"I'm very emotional, I mean, it's very emotional for me to know that the new pope is part of our country, Peru."
"This is one of the greatest moments in history, in my lifetime."
"I hope he can help more (around) the world (with) the immigrants and LGBTQ+ people."
"It harkens back to Leo XIV, and sort of resurrecting this idea that the church needs to speak to social issues."
The election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, has ignited excitement among Bay Area Catholics, especially locals from Chicago and Peru. His dual heritage as a naturalized Peruvian citizen and time spent as a missionary have fostered hopes for a focus on social issues, including support for immigrants and LGBTQ+ individuals. Locals express a desire for the new pope to continue the social justice efforts initiated by Pope Francis. Bishop Oscar Cantu suggests that the name Pope Leo XIV indicates a renewed commitment to addressing pressing societal challenges.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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