We're all celebrating after the historic election of our first-ever American Pope, Leo XIV. Guess what? Fr. Rocky joined Morning Air to share 10 rock-solid reasons why Cardinal Robert Prevost was a smart pick for the papacy.

 

 

1. Quick Election = Church Unity

 

Within 48 hours, the cardinals picked him. No drama. No division. Just Holy Spirit-level agreement. That’s a huge deal in a world obsessed with polarization.

 

 

 2. Decades of Dedication

 

Pope Leo has been a priest for 43 years and committed to religious life since he was 18, as an Augustinian. 

 

 

3. Big Love for the Blessed Mother

 

His first papal prayer was a Hail Mary. 💙


He even mentioned Our Lady of Pompeii (most venerated image in Italy!) and has a deep devotion to Our Lady of Good Counsel. A Marian man is a man of the Church. 

 

 

4. He Opened with Jesus’ Own Words

 

On the balcony, his first words: “Peace be with you.” 🕊️ That’s a Christ-centered start.

 

 

5. Trusted by Pope Francis

 

He worked closely with Francis, leading the Vatican dicastery that appoints bishops worldwide. That means continuity + trust.

 

 

6. Global Experience = Global Perspective

 

He ran the Augustinians (2,000 priests worldwide), served in rich & poor regions alike. He understands suburban parishes and third-world villages with no roads or plumbing. 

 

 

7. Language Skills on Point

 

He's fluent in English, Italian, Spanish, and even Latin + French. That’s super helpful when you're shepherding 1.4 billion souls.

 

 

8. He Knows the Vatican

 

Not an outsider. Not just an insider. He’s both. He knows the ropes and already has Vatican experience. 

 

 

9. First-World Missionary Heart

 

He left America to serve in developing countries... bringing humility, perspective, and credibility. That’s Christ-like leadership.

 

 

10. Smart, Practical, and Chicago Tough

 

He's a math undergrad and has a Doctorate in Canon Law, while growing up in gritty Chicago winters. He’s grounded, educated, and probably unbeatable in tennis. 🎾

 

 

💬 Final Thought from Fr. Rocky:

 

“No matter who the pope is: we love him, we pray for him, and we obey him.”



 


If Fr. Rocky could say one thing to Pope Leo XIV, it’d be:


👉 “Please join me tonight on the Family Rosary Across America.” 😇📿

 

Can you imagine the Pope praying with us live on air? 🥹

 

 

Viva il Papa!


Now let’s keep him in our prayers and maybe...maybe get ready for a papal homecoming in Chicago soon? 🙏

 

 

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We're all celebrating&nbsp;after the historic election of our first-ever American Pope,&nbsp;Leo XIV. Guess what? Fr. Rocky joined Morning Air to share 10 rock-solid reasons why Cardinal Robert Prevost was a smart pick for the papacy.
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1. Quick Election = Church Unity
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Within 48 hours, the cardinals picked him. No drama. No division. Just&nbsp;Holy Spirit-level agreement. That&rsquo;s a huge deal in a world obsessed with polarization.
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&nbsp;2. Decades of Dedication
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Pope Leo has been a priest for 43 years and committed to religious life since he was 18, as an Augustinian.&nbsp;
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3. Big Love for the Blessed Mother
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His first papal prayer was a&nbsp;Hail Mary. 💙
 He even mentioned Our Lady of Pompeii (most venerated image in Italy!) and has a deep devotion to Our Lady of Good Counsel. A Marian man is a man of the Church.&nbsp;
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4. He Opened with Jesus&rsquo; Own Words
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On the balcony, his first words: &ldquo;Peace be with you.&rdquo; 🕊️ That&rsquo;s a Christ-centered start.
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5. Trusted by Pope Francis
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He worked closely with Francis, leading the Vatican dicastery that appoints bishops worldwide. That means continuity + trust.
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6. Global Experience = Global Perspective
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He ran the Augustinians (2,000 priests worldwide), served in rich &amp; poor regions alike. He understands suburban parishes&nbsp;and third-world villages with no roads or plumbing.&nbsp;
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7. Language Skills on Point
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He's fluent in English, Italian, Spanish, and even Latin + French. That&rsquo;s super helpful when you're shepherding 1.4 billion souls.
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8. He Knows the Vatican
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Not an outsider. Not just an insider. He&rsquo;s both. He knows the ropes and already has Vatican experience.&nbsp;
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9. First-World Missionary Heart
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He left America to serve in developing countries... bringing&nbsp;humility, perspective, and credibility. That&rsquo;s Christ-like leadership.
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10. Smart, Practical, and Chicago Tough
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He's a math undergrad and has a Doctorate in Canon Law, while growing up in gritty Chicago winters. He&rsquo;s grounded, educated, and probably unbeatable in tennis. 🎾
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💬 Final Thought from Fr. Rocky:
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&ldquo;No matter who the pope is: we&nbsp;love him, we pray for him, and we obey him.&rdquo; 
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 If Fr. Rocky could say one thing to Pope Leo XIV, it&rsquo;d be:
 👉 &ldquo;Please join me tonight on the <a href="https://relevantradio.com/listen/our-shows/family-rosary-across-america/">Family Rosary Across America</a>.&rdquo; 😇📿
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Can you imagine the Pope praying with us live on air? 🥹
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Viva il Papa!
 Now let&rsquo;s keep him in our prayers and maybe...maybe get ready for a papal homecoming in Chicago soon? 🙏
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The&nbsp;best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It&rsquo;s free and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out <a href="https://relevantradio.com/listen/get-the-app/">here</a>.

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