VIDEO: Cardinal praises 'calm and gentle manner' of Pope Leo XIV

The spiritual leader of the Catholics of England and Wales has described Pope Leo XIV is the man with the right “combination of talents” to lead the Church

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The spiritual leader of the Catholics of England and Wales has described Pope Leo XIV is the man with the right “combination of talents” to lead the Church

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, one of 133 Cardinal-electors who took part in a Conclave that culminated in the proclamation of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV spoke at a press conference about the man who has succeeded Pope Francis as the 267th Supreme Pontiff.

Describing Pope Leo XIV as a “citizen of the world,” Cardinal Nichols explained why his experience and Catholic ministry provided the necessary qualities to be Pope.

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