Today white smoke billowed from the chimney of the conclave, signaling the election of a new pope. Shortly thereafter, Cardinal Robert Prevost was presented as Pope Leo XIV. He is the first Augustinian and US native to be elected to the pontificate.
Prior to this, he was prefect for the Dicastery for Bishops. That is to say he wielded great influence regarding the appointment of bishops. Regrettably, he also played a key role in the removal of Bishop Joseph Strickland from the diocese of Tyler, TX. He has made known his affinity to progressive causes such as the climate-change hoax, sympathy for George Floyd and unbridled border-crashing.
While this is troubling, it is not surprising. Francis stacked the College of Cardinals. Leo is said to have been highly favored by both Cardinal Cupich and Father James Martin. On the positive side, when Leo stepped onto the balcony, he was dressed as a pope, unlike his immediate predecessor twelve years ago. I for one am wary.
Cardinal Muller, a fairly solid prelate, warned that the election of a pope who didn't hold to tradition might well cause a schism. If that comes to pass, it will be the infidelity to tradition that will be the cause of schism, for faithful Catholics must adhere to the Church's timeless teachings and Traditions, even if a reigning pontiff isn't.
Our Rosaries and prayers for Holy Mother Church must continue and increase.
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