The new pontiff has chosen an ancient and powerful name, evoking in its simplicity the mission of a man rooted in Augustinian spirituality and oriented towards the future, attentive to the last, to the climate and peace, as evoked several times in his speech after the white smoke. Christian family dedicates a detailed special to the new Pope – “Pope Leo XIV. Missionary of Peace” – which tells the first steps of a highly anticipated pontificate, born in continuity with the great challenges opened by Francesco: the care of the last, peace as a horizon, hope as a method.
A 98 -page monographic number, from tomorrow on newsstands and in the parish with Christian family For only 4.50 euros more, which can also be requested by email (subscriptions@stpauls.it), by telephone (02 48027575) or on the website www.edicolasanpaolo.it.
In the heart of the special we find the story of the 17 days that changed the face of the church, after the disappearance of Francesco, signed by director and co -director, Stefano Stimamiglio And Vincenzo Vitale. The first words with which Cardinal Prevost could not be missing, from Leo XIV he presented himself to the world: «Peace is with you. God loves you and evil will not prevail », commented by Annalchiara Valle.
A great special of the Christian family that starts from the most global conclave in history – reconstructed by Elisa Chiari And Antonio Sanfrancesco – To the white smoke, up to the scene of the fellow and the warm welcome in the square, the spiritual and human climate that accompanied its election is documented. And it comes to the stories in history, like that of the “Sarto dei Papi”.
The personal and pastoral figure of Leone XIV is central, born and raised in the United States and missionary in Peru: Roberto Zichittella retraces its biography and the Latin American heart, also analyzing the reactions of the international press and the geopolitical role of the Holy See, with Giulia Cerqueti Which tells how the new Pope, although North American, is far from any simplification to stars and stripes.
Ample space is dedicated to the legacy of the name Leone, edited by Francesco Anfossiat the Augustinian root of his spirituality, signed by Gerolamo Fazziniand the deep relationship with Pope Francis, marked by years of pastoral collaboration in Latin America. Moves the piece of Vittoria Prisciandaro On the first possible apostolic journey, which could touch Nicea, a symbol of the unity of Christians.
Among the themes that will accompany the pontificate of Leone XIV there are also the internal reforms of the church, signed by Giovanni Ferròthe struggle for peace, edited by Giulia Cerqueti and attention to the last and social justice, to which the article is dedicated Luca Cereda. There is no lack of reflections on the environment, prayer, communication and even a cartoon of Pier Aldo Vignazia.
A special to be read in one breath, to understand who is the new Pope and which direction will give to the Church of our time.
