Catholics around the world have a new face of leadership as Pope Leo XIV takes the reins from the late Pope Francis.
Monday night, Erie’s Catholic community came together for a special mass at Saint Peter Cathedral on West 10th Street to celebrate the new pontiff and pray for his future as leader of the Catholic Church.
“I think the cardinal electors, led by the Holy Spirit, picked the right man for this era and what is needed to lead the church. It’s something that I personally thought would never happen, that they would elect someone from the United States, but then again, that’s the Holy Spirit at work,” said Bishop Lawrence Persico, Erie Catholic Diocese.
Bishop Lawrence Persico speaks on passing of Pope Francis
Bishop Persico says the mass for Pope Leo is a sign of unity in the catholic church, but also a celebration of new leadership…