The Most Rev. Leonard Dawea, Bishop of Temotu and Primate of the Anglican Church of Melanesia, led a 13-member Anglican delegation to the celebration of the Pope’s new ministry.
The new pope situates himself among pontiffs whose legacies span the bold defense of orthodoxy, the reform of ecclesial corruption, and the navigation of seismic cultural shifts.
The College of Cardinals Report describes Robert Francis Prevost as “a Chicago-born prelate with views close to Pope Francis who spent many years as a missionary in Peru.”
We pray that both new leaders will be evangelists, placing the clear and winsome proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ at the heart of their public teaching and writing.
Abp. Welby: “Archbishop Ian [Ernest] will bring to his new role a wealth of experience in practical ecumenical engagement, and significant connections throughout the Anglican Communion.”
