The director of the Press Office of the Holy See presented to journalists the first plans of the new pope.
The day after the selection celebrates at 11 together with the cardinals Mass in the Sistine Chapelwhere the conclave took place.
Leon XIV. Prayer plans and meeting with journalists
On Sunday, Leon XIV will refuse at noon the prayer of Regina Coeli from the balcony of the Basilica of Saint Peter.
On Monday, May 12 at 10 The new pope will meet on a traditional audience with journalists and all media representatives in the Hall of Paul VI in the Vatican.
It is not yet known when the inauguration of his pontificate will take place.
Leon XIV with a new pope. Who is Robert Prevost?
Robert Prevost stayed elected 267. Pope on Thursdayduring the second day of the conclave. White smoke declaring the choice of the successor of Francis rose from the chimney over the Sistine Chapel shortly after 18.
Leon XIV to A 69-year-old American who belongs to the Augustinian Order. For many years he has performed as a missionary in Peru. Prevost was called the “Cardinal of the Middle Kingdom” – his views are considered moderate and at the same time similar to Francis' views.
The American cardinal was not mentioned as a favorite to choose from a new pope. Many experts, however, indicated him in the group Papabili, i.e. cardinals selected as potential candidates to choose from.