Milan, May 10 (LaPresse) – "The Pope will build bridges with leaders from every nation. Even with President Trump. This is precisely what the Latin word 'pontifex' means: the one who builds bridges. There will be no leader that Pope Leo will consider more or less important than another. In the coming days, he will begin meeting daily with heads of state and representatives from around the world, with the same will for dialogue." This is what Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, said to La Stampa. "Naturally," Dolan continues, "we all want to get to know the personality and temperament of Prevost as pope. But it is the ministry of the successor of Peter that really matters. Popes change, but the Church moves forward. As the saying goes: 'You have to make pasta with the flour you have.' You Italians know that well. Personality matters, of course. Charisma too, a lot. But it is that sacred responsibility that makes the difference." "Pope Leo XIV has already shown that he wants to speak with the heart, without compromises on the truth, but with great mercy. This, to me, is the future: a Church that accompanies, that knows how to say yes to God even when it costs. A Paschal Church, that knows how to cross the cross and reach the light," adds Dolan.
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